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Multiple vaccine candidates in the works for African swine fever
For years, researchers have been working to develop a safe, effective, and commercially available vaccine for African swine fever as it continues to…
African swine fever
African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Prevention is key to keeping pigs safe from it.
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USDA cancels organic welfare rules
Federal agriculture authorities canceled pending rules that would have expanded animal welfare rules in organic production.
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Wildfires kill cattle, pigs
Early March wildfires killed thousands of cattle and pigs in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Screwworm infestation kills endangered deer
More than 130 endangered deer have been killed by a decades-absent parasite, now a resurgent organism in the Florida Keys.
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Katrina: stories from the storm
A decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, breaking levees and flooding much of the area.
Animal Disease Traceability
The Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule, which took effect in March 2013, establishes minimum national official identification and documentation…
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Farmer hopes lawsuit will affect disease practices
An Indiana swine farmer hopes his recently settled lawsuit will discourage swine owners from intentionally infecting their pigs with