๐ท๐บ๐ฆ New outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and the ongoing tense situation with the disease in the country have forced the Russian Agricultural Ministry to resume unscheduled inspections of pig farms, which had been suspended several years ago. Additionally, the Ministry developed an action plan to improve veterinary safety in the country โ but hasn't provided further details.
- The outbreaks have been leading the death of millions of animals as well as disruptions in the food supply chain....
๐บ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ต Researchers with the USDA Economic Research Service are forecasting that the US exports of pork to Japan will have increase by 2028. Due to our trade agreements with the land of the rising sun, the expectation is an additional $281 million of American pork exports being shipped to the Asian country.
- This potential boost could result in lower domestic Japanese production, on one hand; and higher import volumes and thus, increased availability of lower-cost foreign pork for Japanese consum...
๐งโ๐พ๐ After the need to address ag sector emissions in the fight against climate change was highlighted at the USDAโs recent AIM for Climate Summit (remember?), the USDA has announced $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to rural electric providers with the goal of helping farmers transition to clean energy.ย
- This represents the largest investment in rural electricity since the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. The funds aim to support cleaner energy, create new jobs, reduce energy co...
๐ท๐ In the US, about 0.7% of commercial pigs become injured or die while being transported. The causes range from handling to driving distances, but among all factors, ambient temperature seems to be the most important one โ from June to September, when ambient temperatures are typically high, record death rates are registered. So here are some ideas of how you can minimize the problem:
- Schedule transportation during early mornings or evenings; load in proper group size; make sure pig density ...
๐ Less than a week after the Supreme Court's decision on Prop 12, a coalition of animal activist groups submitted a rulemaking petition to the USDA. They're asking (rather, demanding) that pig slaughter plants install cameras inside gondola cages used in carbon dioxide (CO2) stunning systems. See more about it here!
- According to them, US government inspectors are unable to determine whether pork-producing slaughter plants are complying with the federal Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA).ย ...
๐บ๐ฒ๐งโโ๏ธ After the ruling from the Supreme Court in favor of Prop 12, the focus of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be on getting sellers and suppliers certified per the requirements of the law. As for producers, we can either accept the ruling, discern its impact, and move on; or regroup, gather resources, and assess whether fighting it would lead to success.ย ย
โ๏ธ On one hand, if we don't fight to overturn Prop 12, we will incorporate it into our business plan and wi...
Efficient diagnostic surveillance and testing for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in weaned pigs is crucial to good swine management, particularly considering their high susceptibility and frequent exposure to the disease. To achieve accurate sample size estimation and proper interpretation of laboratory results, one must understand the effectiveness and limitations of different sample types. With that in mind, Dr. Henry Osemeke discusses various diagnostic samples in this e...