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IPPA announces a new livestock apprenticeship program
This exciting new apprenticeship opportunity will prepare career seekers to succeed in the role of Swine Animal Care Technician.

NC State CVM invests in first dry lab to support work on controlling disease spread
The lab employs 15 software developers and computer science students to continue advancing the Rapid Access Biosecurity App, developed by Dr. Gustavo Machado to help authorities track disease outbreaks among hog, poultry and cattle operations.

Swine Industry Business Forum Mexico 2025: Vision in action
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.

Canada launches wild pig location reports
The report maps locations of wild pigs and provincial prevention, management, and removal activities.

UK: PRRS project funding to improve biosecurity in Scotland
A project to eradicate PRRS from Scotland to get further Scottish Government funding.

U.S: Launch of new monthly PRRSV variant report
A new national surveillance effort enhances decision-making in swine health by identifying and communicating emerging PRRSV variants.

Activation of the common mucosal immune system by oral vaccine
By exploring the mechanisms of the Common Mucosal Immune System (CMIS), orally administered vaccines are capable of activating coordinated immune responses across different mucosal sites in the body. In this content, we explain how local activation in the GALT triggers protective effects in distant mucosal tissues, such as the respiratory tract, thereby expanding the reach of immune protection.

Canada: New website launches to address invasive wild pigs
Wild Pigs Canada offers a central source for tools, information, and resources to address the threat of invasive wild pigs.

Latvia: ASF detected on a large pig farm
An outbreak of African swine fever was detected on a farm with 4,900 pigs.

Feeding the enemy: more coinfections lead to more lymphoblasts, increasing the chances for PCV2 to replicate
In healthy animals, PCV2 stays under the radar, causing little harm. But with coinfections that activate the immune system, the virus replicates more and becomes more damaging.

Kemin Industries acquires Hennessy Research Associates
The global ingredient manufacturer adds veterinary contract research and vaccine manufacturing to its portfolio of products and solutions in the animal health industry.
Assessment of hemoglobin concentration in sows and their offspring over consecutive reproductive cycles

333 attended to the 2nd sponsorship meeting for IPVS 2026 in Vietnam
The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 16 to 19, 2026.

Germany: Hesse strengthens ASF protective measures at the state border with North Rhine-Westphalia
The rapid erection of protective fences is crucial to preventing the spread of African swine fever.

Chronic inflammation in pigs: natural solutions for more efficient production
Chronic inflammation is one of the main challenges in modern pig production, affecting intestinal health, productive performance, and feed efficiency. In light of increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use, functional nutrition emerges as a key tool.