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Weekly livestock news: May 31, 2021
New African swine fever variants detected in China Scientists in China have detected at least four natural variants of...
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New AI platform helps farms improve their animal production sustainability
A new artificial intelligence platform aims to help farms improve the environmental footprint of their animal production. The platform,...
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New lab will help Washington’s animal disease surveillance
Washington State University has opened a new laboratory dedicated to animal disease surveillance. The 61,000-square-foot Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic...
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Weekly livestock news: May 24, 2021
Farm groups urge federal investigation of meatpacking industry consolidation Several farm groups have called on the Justice Department to...
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New research could lead to large-scale African swine fever vaccine production
U.S. researchers have adapted an African swine fever vaccine candidate so its production won’t require the use of live...
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Vet2Pet introduces client engagement platform for equine practices
Vet2Pet, a client engagement and communication platform for veterinary practices, has released a version of its service geared toward...
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Weekly livestock and equine news: May 17, 2021
Farmers affected by drought can apply for emergency loans after USDA declares natural disaster areas USDA has designated 372...
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Proposed bill would increase PPP access for small farms
Lawmakers are trying to increase access to the Paycheck Protection Program for family farms, many of which have had...
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Report highlights sustainability progress in livestock production
Livestock production accounts for about 4% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent report. This compared with...
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Weekly livestock news: May 10, 2021
Pork processor wants delay on court decision limiting slaughter speeds U.S. pork processor Seaboard Foods wants a 10 1/2-month...
