Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza ...
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Traceability and innovation crucial to keeping the swine herd healthy
The presence of African swine fever in the Caribbean brings the risk of the disease closer to the U.S. Burke Healey, USDA ...
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Infographic: The Lifecycle of African Swine Fever Virus
African swine fever virus is transmitted by ticks of the genus Ornithodoros to common warthogs (Phacochoerus spp.) when they feed on the wild animals’ blood. Domestic pigs (Sus scofra domesticus) can ...
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Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC
Disease prevention and detection remain priorities for the National Pork Producers Council. NPPC president Lori Stevermer ...
Trump administration firings hit key office handling bird flu response
The layoffs in USDA's National Animal Health Laboratory Network program office come as egg prices reach record highs amid ...
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Preparation is key to prevent potential swine disease outbreaks
In livestock production, there are many unforeseen stressful circumstances. One major disruption to a swine operation is a ...
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Japan steps up quarantine against African swine fever
African swine fever does not infect humans, but its fatality rate is close to total for pigs and wild boars. No effective vaccine exists. Farm ministry officials said the disease was found in ...