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Genetic cause identified for fatal equine disease
Researchers have identified a genetic cause for a fatal condition in thoroughbreds, opening the door for diagnostic testing that...
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New virus in pigs could jump to humans, researchers say
A new strain of coronavirus that causes acute diarrhea in piglets may have the potential to jump to humans,...
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Weekly livestock news: October 19, 2020
CoBank: Rural industries improve amid COVID-19 surge Rural America is seeing industry improvement but a surge of COVID-19 cases,...
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Boehringer Ingelheim launches vaccine for three poultry diseases
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health announced the U.S. launch of its Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+ILT vaccine, which targets three poultry diseases. According...
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New wave of packing plant closures unlikely, JBS executive says
Another wave of meatpacking plant closures due to the pandemic is unlikely, the CEO of JBS USA said at...
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Weekly livestock news: October 12, 2020
New technology could help predict bovine respiratory disease A new technology concept could help producers manage bovine respiratory disease....
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Farm groups ask for more coronavirus aid
More than 160 farm, food and agriculture organizations sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling...
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Kansas State researchers develop cattle facial recognition technology
Kansas State University researchers are developing facial recognition technology for the cattle industry. According to the university, this could...
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Weekly livestock news: October 5, 2020
Strengths, weaknesses exposed for Minnesota’s swine producers during pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic was a curve ball for the swine...
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COVID-19 updates: Scientists study virus in pigs; states cut back on reporting
Study looks at COVID-19 spread in pigs New research from Kansas State University indicates pigs can’t be infected by...
