…pigs died as a direct result of the disease. The China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center confirmed those numbers last week. The Chinese Center for Disease Control says it was…
Fish and Chicken Top Sources of Foodborne Viruses
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control finds fish and chicken as the most linked foods for foodborne disease outbreaks. Over a six-year period, the CDC analyzed more…
Celebrating National Scotch Day
…moderation of course, including weight loss, reducing stress, controlling diabetes, preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of cancer, as well as giving your memory a needed boost. A single serving…
USDA Preparing Alternative to WHO Antibiotic Guidelines
…first came out last November, proposing to end the use of medically important antibiotics in healthy animals to promote growth and prevent disease. The agency wanted the drugs only used…
Agri View: Imported Invasive Disease Problems
Stunted cotton plant infected with cotton blue disease (arrow) surrounded by healthy plants Cotton blue disease infected cotton plant showing small, rolled down leaves and severely stunted growth Everett Griner…
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
…onset of disease. USDA says metaphylaxis is used selectively by 59 percent of American feedlots on 20 percent of all cattle on feed. “There’s a general sentiment and public policy…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…the report editors. “However, changing conditions from environmental stresses like drought, fire, insects and disease, and climate variability put all of these economic benefits are at risk.” Non-timber forest products…
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…Meating Place Dot Com says the outbreak has affected 90 people across 26 states since last November. The US Centers for Disease Control says the turkey came from a variety…
A Little Fruit Packing a Healthy Punch
…antioxidants that ward off heart disease, as well as a high dose of anthocyanins that lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation. And speaking of inflammation, studies performed on cherries proved that…
A Healthy Delicious Look at Cashews
…creamy and rich alternative to dairy products. They also possess a multitude of health benefits. Such as fighting heart disease and promoting strong bones, They’re a healthy source of fat…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…editing to produce pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, a highly contagious swine disease that causes significant animal suffering and has cost pork producers worldwide billions of dollars….
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the 2018-19 budget which provides a significant amount of funding intended for citrus protection. The budget will allow the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
…split sprays have just begun, and are expected to pick up soon. Mites have not been reported as an issue so far this year. Report of disease pressure in almonds…
Study Finds Lean Red Meat Can Support Healthy Hearts
People who follow a Mediterranean-style eating plan that incorporates lean red meat can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. That’s according to new research published in the American Journal of…