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British animal genetics company Genus on Wednesday said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its PRP gene edit under its PRRS Resistant Pig (“PRP”) programme for use in the US food supply chain, reported Reuters. The gene edit is designed to provide pigs resistance to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a disease […]

US pork exports to New Zealand reached 864 metric tonnes (mt) in February, a 19% increase from the previous year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Export value surged 54% to $3.7 million. Cumulative January–February shipments climbed 43% to 1,927 mt, with export value up 59%

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to swine genetics company PIC for the gene edit used in its pig resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). The FDA determined that the technology is safe and effective. The gene edit will be used to breed the company’s PRRS-resistant pigs, but

With the goal of optimizing PRRSV detection, Drs. Igor Paploski and Cesar Corzo at the University of Minnesota led a study investigating the use of tongue tip samples from dead piglets for PRRSV monitoring during sow herd stabilization.

Ontario hog markets remained relatively stable heading into the last week of April, with the 100% base formula price recorded at $217.77 per ckg (100 index) for the week ending April 25. This marks a modest increase from the previous week’s $214.40, though prices remain lower compared to the same period last year when the

Live fed steer prices weighted across all grades averaged $207.70 per cwt the week of April 13th, following the flood of tariff announcements.

Beef provides essential nutrients, supports sustainability, and preserves ranching traditions, making it a valuable part of American agriculture and food systems.

Secretary Rollins had threatened to halt beef imports from Mexico if action was not taken.

There are 22 million acres of rangeland and pastureland in Nebraska, half of which are in the Sandhills.

APHIS is funding 68 new projects during the federal fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) through the 2018 Farm Bill’s National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP).