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Understanding the Hidden Reach of Rotaviruses Across U.S. Pig Farms
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (268+ words) Rotaviruses seem to be everywhere across U.S. pig farms. That's why understanding how they spread, change and contribute to disease is essential for improving herd health. A recent study investigated the potential role of porcine rotaviruses in swine respiratory disease. One…...
Hungary Confirms Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Cattle
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (275+ words) Hungary reported its first case of foot-and-mouth disease in more than 50 years, on a cattle farm in the northwest of the country, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said, citing Hungarian authorities on March 7. According to WOAH, the outbreak,…...
Don’t Be a Fomite: Help Stop the Spread of Influenza in the Barn
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (601+ words) How effective is personal protective equipment (PPE) on the farm? Is the discomfort of wearing PPE worth the reward? As influenza season rages in full force for humans and pigs, Montse Torremorell, DVM, professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine…...