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University of Tennessee researches invasive tick
The University of Tennessee has received a $150,000 grant to help researchers map the spread of the invasive Asian...
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Weekly livestock news for November 25: USDA moves, immigration, and antibiotics
Perdue reaffirms decision to move USDA research offices Following a recent tour of the new space, Agriculture Secretary Sonny...
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Officials conduct African swine fever preparedness exercise
Officials from throughout the United States gathered recently for an exercise to help them prepare for a potential domestic...
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China lifts ban on U.S. poultry
China has lifted an almost 5-year-old ban on U.S. poultry. The ban went into effect in January 2015, when...
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Weekly livestock news for November 18: farm aid, drones, and ASF
USDA announces $800M in hurricane aid, next round of trade aid expected in weeks Agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue announced...
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Weekly livestock news for November 11: new FDA head, herd health, and chronic wasting disease
Trump nominates MD Anderson chief medical executive for top FDA post President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Stephen Hahn to...
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Researchers use GIS data to track livestock disease in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania researchers are using navigational technology to help the state’s producers track diseases that could affect their herds. An...
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African swine fever could kill quarter of the world’s pigs, officials say
About one-fourth of the world’s pigs could die from African swine fever, according to a global animal health leader....
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Weekly livestock news for November 4: dairy outlook, swine health, and African swine fever
Consumers, trade, weather sway dairy feed volumes The global dairy industry has faced significant challenges this year, but the...
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Senate approves border protection bill to prevent foreign animal diseases
The U.S. Senate on October 25 unanimously approved a bill that aims to prevent foreign animal diseases and other...
