Articles Tagged with ''animal health''

APHIS funds 60 projects led by 38 states, land-grant universities and industry organizations to enhance the ability to rapidly respond to animal disease outbreaks.

The guidance asks poultry owners to increase safety precautions and biosecurity practices, monitor their flocks for illness and report any sick or dead birds to the state veterinarian’s office.

Mazen’s PEDV patent builds on an established portfolio that covers the underlying platform technology developed by John Howard, Ph.D., one of the company’s founders.

Craig Payne says this will end OTC antibiotics sales.

Compared to traditional wood structures, the steel buildings are designed to offer a more bio-secure, flame-retardant and energy-efficient environment for pigs, while also being more durable and faster to build.

With this funding, APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to further animal disease prevention, preparedness and response in priority areas.

The results on Pete Matthews' farm represent a strong positive economical impact for the operation, as pigs grow faster and with less food consumption.

Fescue foot, first reported more than 75 years ago, negatively affects profits as well as cows.

Lily Edwards-Callaway, Ph.D., will oversee development and implementation of the animal health and welfare program for Bion’s sustainable beef projects.

The 14th farm is a backyard flock in Knox County.