China reports new outbreaks of African swine fever as fear of a global spread of the disease rises. Four reports were announced last week, and Monday, China reported a new…
K-State Focusing on How to Prevent African Swine Fever in the U.S.
…swine fever enters the U.S., it could cause billions in economic losses to swine and other industries, animal disease experts say. A Kansas State official says the research will “help…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…and control disease across major livestock and companion animal species. They work to build strong partnerships in an effort to improve the health of animals around the world. Sealed Air…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…trees in very early stage of the disease with as much as 98% accuracy. The dogs are most accurate when HLB is not overwhelming, instead is found only in a…
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…have no control over. How much is fertilizer going to cost this year? What will it cost to control weeds, insects, and disease? Will there be sufficient rain to make…
Celebrating National Apple Month
…one of the healthiest foods a person can eat and can reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Apples also contain no fat and cholesterol. I’m Cathy Isom……
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
…is a dairy product in disguise. Today’s action is part of the agency’s overall efforts to reduce chronic disease and its impact on public health. We have a unique opportunity…
Pork Industry Commits To Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
…in humans and animals. Known as the “AMR Challenge” and being led by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…system is the best protection against a devastating disease outbreak like foot-and-mouth disease” Ibach said. “We have a responsibility to these producers and American agriculture as a whole to make…
Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
…rates from heart disease and cancer. You may want to include plenty of these options, when considering getting more anti-inflammatory foods in your diet. Tomatoes Olive oil Green leafy vegetables,…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
Several different agencies met in Fort Pierce, Florida last month to better coordinate efforts to address HLB. Representatives from the Citrus Research Board (CRB), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…in Belgium. Rabobank says the potential for the spread of the disease around the world has increased exponentially. Twenty cases have been confirmed in China. The Rabobank report says, “It’s…
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…currently working with several of its government agencies to help prevent the spread from wild animals into its domestic herds. Belgium is currently stressing that there is no disease in…
Kansas Cattle Traceability Project Moving Forward
The Kansas-based Cattle Trace pilot project is on track to begin testing a purpose-built infrastructure for cattle disease traceability by this fall. Traceability is a top priority for the cattle…