Ontario hog prices moved lower during the week ending August 7, giving back some of the gains recorded through July, according to the latest Weekly Hog Market Facts compiled by Maggie Henry, Swine Specialist with OMAFA.
Read MoreOntario hog prices continued to retreat during the week ending August 14, while U.S. hog futures moved lower and feed costs strengthened, creating renewed margin pressure for producers.
Read MoreThe Swine Health Information Center funded a study to examine whether mammalian orthoreovirus (MRV) and porcine adenovirus (PAdV) are present in US swine herds and whether they pose health risks. Led by Dr. Wenjun Ma, University of Missouri, the study suggests that MRV and PAdV can infect pigs and contribute to general enteric disease but that these viruses are not associated with severe or unique clinical signs. These findings suggest that both viruses circulate in swine populations, with evidence pointing toward intestinal shedding or prior exposure rather than widespread active disease in routine tissue submissions. For producers and their veterinarians, this study helps interpret diagnostic findings on MRV or PAdV, enabling more informed herd health decisions. Read the industry summary of study #24-022 here. Emerging and re-emerging viral pathogens remain an ongoing threat to the US swine industry, and undiagnosed disease outbreaks continue to highlight important gaps in pathogen
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