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Veterinary prescriptions required for antibiotics in the coming months

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Several antibiotics used in cattle and other livestock will require a veterinary prescription in the coming months. This change represents the final phase of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to bring all medically ...

Program helps pork producers secure their biosecurity plans

Published: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Rapid Access Biosecurity app can help in the event of a transboundary or foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S., said Corinne Bromfield, University of Missouri swine extension veterinarian.The web-based RAB app helps pork ...

Plan now for antibiotic changes on the horizon

Published: Friday, Nov. 5, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – While 2023 might seem a long way off, it’s not too early for livestock producers think about how recent Food and Drug Administration guidance might affect their operations, says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Craig ...

Sweating like a pig?

Published: Friday, July 17, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As temperatures inch upward, it’s not uncommon to hear rural folks say they are “sweating like a pig.”But pigs can’t sweat, says University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon. Pigs would probably think ...

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Biosecurity for Today’s Swine Operation

Publication date: Jan. 27, 2023

Reviewed by Marcia Carlson ShannonDepartment of Animal Sciences To keep these pigs performing up to their genetic potential, their exposure to pathogens must be minimized. Minimum pathogen exposure is the objective of a complete biosecurity ...

Guidance for Industry No. 263: Transition of Remaining Over-the-Counter Antibiotics to Prescription Status

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Craig A. Payne, DVM, MSAssociate Extension ProfessorVeterinary Medical Extension and Continuing EducationPamela Adkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIMAssistant ProfessorFood Animal Medicine and SurgeryBackgroundIn December of 2013, the Food and Drug ...

Herd Management for Disease Prevention

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Roderick C. TubbsSwine veterinarianCommercial Agriculture ProgramJeanette L. FlossCollege of Veterinary MedicineDisease control is only one facet of a successful management program. Treatment of disease is not as effective or as economical as ...

Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Roderick C. TubbsSwine veterinarianCommercial Agriculture ProgramThis guide outlines good health practices for a seedstock swine herd. Preventive practices are emphasized. Specifics vary from herd to herd and are too individualized to address in this ...

Common Internal Parasites of Swine

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Robert M. CorwinDepartment of Veterinary MicrobiologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineRoderick C. TubbsSwine veterinarianCommercial Agriculture ProgramSwine performance is influenced by internal parasites, most dramatically in the young, growing pig. ...

Evaluating Vitamin Premixes for Swine

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

John C. Rea and Trygve VeumDepartment of Animal SciencesFeed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and ...

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CEU Train the Trainer for Missouri Certified Swine Sample Collector Training

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In this course, you will learn about Foreign Animal Diseases affecting swine, biosecurity basics, the Secure Pork Supply Plan, and the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. This course is self-paced and entirely online. It should take ...

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African swine fever — CFSPH

The Center for Food Safety and Public Health (CFSPH) has aggregated information about African swine fever (ASF), including pictures, factsheets, the US plan for foreign animal disease (FAD) response, and steps farms can take to minimize their risk ...

African swine fever — USDA

African swine fever (ASF) is a foreign animal disease (FAD) currently causing problems in China and other Asian countries. Learn more about what the disease looks like and why the USDA is taking steps to keep ASF out.

Manure pumping for PED control: Commercial haulers (PDF)

Recommendations for maintaining commercial hauler biosecurity designed to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).

Manure pumping for PED control: Landowners (PDF)

Biosecurity recommendations for landowners to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).

Manure pumping for PED control: Pork producers (PDF)

Biosecurity recommendations for pork producers designed to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).

Missouri Pork Association

An association that aims to enhance and optimize opportunities for Missouri pork producers.

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