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‘We want to be prepared’: ISU develops test for Japanese encephalitis virus

Disease Managing disease Non-notifiable diseases

12 August 2024

4 minute read

A wild hair: Using hair to gauge stress response in pigs

Digital Innovation Research Genetics and traits

1 February 2023

4 minute read

Researchers studying whether hair samples can be used to gauge stress responses in pigs

Research: swine sire fertility has implications for cattle, humans

Genetics and reproduction Herd management Boar management

23 May 2022

4 minute read

Sire infertility is a problem for the reproductive performance of swine

Discovering the cellular response that protects pigs from COVID-19

Disease Market Trends Coronavirus (COVID-19)

14 February 2022

3 minute read

Iowa State University scientists may have uncovered an important clue that sheds light on why pigs don’t get sick when exposed to the coronavirus.

Using hair to gauge stress response in pigs

Pig Welfare Natural Behaviours Genetics and traits

7 February 2022

4 minute read

Iowa State University researchers are studying whether hair samples can be used to gauge stress responses in pigs.

November 2020 - January 2021

Prepare livestock to endure cold weather

Husbandry Environmental management Herd management

26 January 2021

3 minute read

With cold days ahead, producers should ensure their animals are safe

Iowa's swine influenza surveillance is monitoring for new, current flu strains

Disease Notifiable diseases Husbandry

25 November 2020

4 minute read

Iowa's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory swine influenza surveillance is monitoring new and current flu strains

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