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Sanderson: Breeding problems can be worse in NAE programs

When working with certain breeds, it can be like ‘walking on a knife’s edge’ to get them to produce a fertile egg and not get overweight
May 20, 2021
Roy Graber
Ordinary problems with hatchability and livability can be further complicated when the breeding stock and pullets are raised as part of no antibiotics ever (NAE) programs, the CEO of Sanderson Farms said.
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6 most common pig diseases worldwide

Symptoms, treatments, preventative measures for the six most common diseases in pre-weaning, post-weaning and breeding
February 22, 2021
Zoe Kay
Symptoms, treatments and preventative measures for the six most common diseases in pre-weaning, post-weaning and in breeding animals worldwide
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Merck Animal Health invests $100 million in Kansas plant

Facility expansion and enhancement efforts build strength for the future to better meet customer demand
June 29, 2020
Merck Animal Health is investing $100 million in facility expansion and enhancement efforts in its U.S. manufacturing site in DeSoto, Kansas.
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Study: Chickens, pigs not susceptible to COVID-19

Neither farm animal poses a risk to human health because of the virus, research says.
April 16, 2020
Elizabeth Doughman
Pigs and chickens cannot get sick from COVID-19, although fruit bats and ferrets are susceptible to the zoonotic disease, finds a new study conducted at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) in Germany.
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Global poultry outlook positive despite COVID-19, ASF challenges

Growth could be seen if supply chain issues are managed correctly, Rabobank says.
March 20, 2020
Elizabeth Doughman
Challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing African swine fever (ASF) in the pork industry will affect the global poultry industry in 2020, however potential growth could be seen if rising supply chain challenges can be managed, says Rabobank in the latest Poultry Quarterly.
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Farm biosecurity bill introduced in Canada

If approved, it would be a violation of the Health of Animals Act to enter a farm without legal permission due to potential animal health risks
February 24, 2020
A bill under consideration in Canada would make entering properties where farm animals are kept without lawful authority or excuse to enter an offense under the country’s Health of Animals Act.
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Antibiotic resistance - 25 Global Actions for 2025

Announced to coincide with European Antibiotic Awareness day, veterinary medicines industry reveals a raft of investment and commitments to help confront ongoing issue.
November 18, 2019
Mark Clements
Announcement of investment and training to prevent antibiotic resistance on-farm, will benefit all from poultry and livestock producers through to public.
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Zoetis names Kristin Peck to succeed Alaix as CEO

Peck currently is Zoetis’ executive vice president and group president responsible for U.S. operations, business development and strategy
November 1, 2019
Kristin Peck will succeed Juan Ramón Alaix as the CEO of Zoetis, effective January 1, 2020, and join the board of directors, effective immediately.
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Maple Leaf CEO: Canadian biosecurity reduces ASF threat

While ‘nothing is absolute,’ Canadian pork company expresses confidence in continent’s current biosecurity initiatives
November 1, 2019
Roy Graber
Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael H. McCain spoke with relative confidence that the Canadian and North American pork industries are well-positioned to protect its pig herds, should the presence of African swine fever (ASF) be confirmed in the continent.
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