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SHIC invites input for 2025 Plan of Work
SHIC is requesting ideas for its 2025 Plan of Work.
The 5th 333 Experience Congress Latam concludes in Costa Rica
The 333 Experience Congress Latam 2024, held over three days in Costa Rica, brought together more than 1,000 participants, 27% of whom were directors and managers of leading Latin American swine companies. Thirty-eight percent of the attendees were from Costa Rica, and more than 60% came from other countries.
Update on H5N1 detection in swine in U.S.
Increased probability that the pigs and poultry on the farm became infected after coming into contact with infected migratory birds, not dairy cattle or other livestock.
Ecuador promotes swine production with technical seminar in Cotopaxi
More than 100 swine producers from Cotopaxi province participated in the technical seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).
Mexico reaffirms health commitment with Central America and the Caribbean
Nine OIRSA member countries are collaborating to create solid networks that will enable progress toward a more secure and resilient future for livestock.
Gene editing: What is it? What can it bring to the swine industry?
Gene editing represents a significant technological advancement that we must thoroughly understand due to its potential impact on the swine industry. Will there be animals resistant to viral diseases?
SHIC, FFAR, and Pork Checkoff Announce H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program RFP
SHIC, FFAR, and the National Pork Board invite proposal submissions from qualified researchers for funding consideration to address H5N1 risk to swine research priorities.
Gut microbiota affects the estrus return of sows by regulating the metabolism of sex steroid hormones
Chinese Taipei declared free from ASF
The World Organisation for Animal Health has published Chinese Taipei's self-declaration of freedom from African swine fever.
Sri Lanka bans the sale of pork to stop ASF and PRRS spread
Sri Lanka has temporarily prohibited the slaughter, transport, and sale of pigs to prevent disease spread.
Exploring how an organic mineral mix affects antioxidant balance, immune health, and performance in sows and their offspring
First H5N1 avian flu detection in U.S. pigs
Federal officials announced the first H5N1 avian flu detection in pigs on a backyard farm in Oregon.
How can nutrition help pigs facing health challenges?
A better understanding of the modulatory effects of functional amino acids and polyphenols may support nutritionists in formulating more adapted diets and contribute to the development of nutritional strategies to improve animal performance, well-being, and health.
Olmix Immuno’Science: a forum for immunity and gut health
Olmix organized the “Immuno’Science forum” in Porto, an event dedicated to immunity and gut health, to highlight the importance of those functions to secure animal health and performance.
USDA Hosts Fourth African Swine Fever Action Week October 28-November 1, 2024
Through the Protect Our Pigs campaign, USDA is raising awareness of ASF to help producers and veterinarians quickly find and share actionable information to defend their herds and livelihoods.