Dan Shaw, a professor in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and a specialist in poultry disease, says outbreaks of high path avian influenza point to the need for more awareness and enhanced practice of biosecurity at poultry farms around the country. The University of Missouri New Bureau sent out the below release to provide an experts opinion … Read More
Pinkeye Management Tips from AgriLabs
AgriLabs® offers management tips to minimize the impact of pinkeye and face flies during these hot summer months. “Once pinkeye begins to spread through a herd, it’s very hard to contain and control,” said Dr. Roger Winter, technical services veterinarian, AgriLabs. “That’s why preparing in advance for pinkeye is the best plan for a healthier herd and better weight gains … Read More
OIE Approves Registration of BOVIGAM TB Kit
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) approved the registration of the BOVIGAMTM TB Kit from Thermo Fisher Scientific in the OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals 2015. BOVIGAMTM is the only bovine tuberculosis (bTB), Interferon-γ in vitro assay that is OIE-registered and is validated for use in cattle, goat, buffalo and sheep. “The OIE registration … Read More
WATTAgNet to Host Avian Flu Twitter Chat
Details on high path avian influenza come on a daily basis. The folks at WATTAgNet want to help share updates on the disease and how it is affecting the US and North American poultry industry. Tune into @WATTPoultry during WATT Global Media’s first-ever Animal Agriculture Twitter Chat on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 a.m. CT. Egg Industry Editor, Terrence O’Keefe, … Read More
Cargill Opens New Animal Nutrition Tech Center
Cargill has established a new Technology Application Center (TAC) in Bazhou, Hebei, China to help customers leverage and apply the best possible feed technologies to help them grow their businesses and wisely use resources in order to meet the growing demand for protein. “The Cargill Animal Nutrition R&D and applications teams work every day to bring our customers the best … Read More
Vetericyn® College Scholarship Award Winners
Innovacyn announced the recipients of the company’s annual Vetericyn® Future Innovators of Agriculture College Scholarship Award. The scholarship was open to any high school senior who exhibits a passionate commitment to the agriculture industry through academic and leadership positions. This year’s winners, Alexis Pedrow from Anderson County Jr/Sr High School in Garnett, Kansas and Brendan Register from T. Dewitt Taylor … Read More
Ceva Animal Health Adds to Swine Unit
Ceva Animal Health, who offers a growing line of products to meet the health needs of companion animals, poultry, horses and the swine market, is proud to announce that Andrew J. Holtcamp, DVM, has joined Ceva’s swine business unit as technical service manager. Holtcamp will play an integral role in the launch of Ceva’s products into the swine industry. “Dr. … Read More
Paul Sundberg Named Director of SWIC
In November of last year, the National Pork Board (NPB) approved $15 million in funding for a new Swine Health Information Center (SWIC). The venture will focus efforts on implementing preparedness for disease challenges that could affect U.S. swine herds. During the 2015 World Pork Expo, Dr. Paul Sundberg who is currently serving as the vice president and technology for … Read More
NPPC CEO Provides Organization Update
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is continually hard at work ensuring the needs of swine producers across the country are met. During the World Pork Expo, I met with CEO of the NPPC, Neil Dierks, so he could provide us an update on the organization and the issues they support. “We have been dealing with a number of issues. … Read More
Swine Production Without Antibiotics
Swine industry issues were all the rage during the recent 2015 World Pork Expo and the hottest of those issues was antibiotics. As host of the event, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), had their staff on hand to help inform producers and consumers. I spoke with Dr. Liz Wagstrom, Chief Veterinarian, NPPC, and she said the topic of antibiotics … Read More