Disease and welfare

China's cabinet said on Wednesday it will speed up the distribution of subsidies for pigs culled because of African swine fever as part of a plan to stabilise the country's pig production and pork supply.…

Reuters reports that new cases of African swine fever have been confirmed by local authorities in the Amur region of Russia.

The FAO has released a report detailing how almost 5 million pigs have now died or been culled due to infection with African swine fever (ASF).

Clayton Johnson of Carthage Veterinary Service discusses the updated veterinary feed directive and the FDA's new guidance documents for antibiotic use.

It’s important to note that Strep suis is always evolving, which not only challenges pig health but management and treatment strategies as well.

PRRS control has traditionally focused on the breeding herd, but outbreaks of the disease still occur despite best efforts.