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A Swine Health Information Center-funded study has investigated if an increase in negative test results for endemic pathogens could be utilized as an early warning signal for emerging diseases. Led by Giovani Trevisan at Iowa State University, a team of scientists from six veterinary diagnostic labs evaluated different surveillance models using endemic enteric coronavirus PCR-negative […]

Here’s a round-up of news from the Missouri Pork Association. ?Applications Open for 2025 Missouri Pork Association Pork Industry Scholarship The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to

University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis.

Fall grazing management can really ‘set the stage’ for next year’s perennial pastures. It is important to leave sufficient carry-over (litter) on pastures prior to the upcoming winter months. As much as it is tempting, overgrazing pastures in the fall period is not worth the loss of production in subsequent grazing seasons. Producers are generally

Researchers are critical for the Canadian beef cattle industry. Engaging industry leaders with researchers who study cattle, beef, genetics, feed or forage production is mutually beneficial. These connections allow researchers to become better informed about industry needs and encourage the sharing of research findings with a practical, solution-based focus.   The Beef Cattle Research Council

Whenever the topic of biosecurity comes up, it’s no surprise that many people might find their attention waning due to the complexity of the issue or because they don’t feel they have experienced a biosecurity problem. The reality is that every producer has encountered some sort of biosecurity risk or event at one point or

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy.

On July 1, 2024, Canadian hog inventories increased by 1.3% year over year, despite declines in pig crop and slaughter rates.

Post-July, beef prices have slightly fallen, offering minor relief to consumers, although the tight supply of cattle suggests prices may stay elevated

California has the most dairy cows out of any state in the U.S., with around 1.7 million.