Category: News
FUDS: An Emerging Health Challenge in Cage-Free Systems
- July 7, 2026
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By Brian Dirks, Ph.D., Director – Global Research & Innovation, PoultryAs poultry production systems evolve, flocks face increasingly complex health challenges, often driven by coinfections involving opportunistic pathogens. In these situations, many bacteria that are normally present in the bird or its surroundings and are not inherently harmful can become …
Healthier Gut, Healthier Lungs?
- July 7, 2026
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Exploring the Relationship Between Gut and Respiratory Health in Dairy CalvesBy Samanta Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Staff Research ScientistRespiratory disease and diarrhea are two of the most common health challenges affecting young dairy calves. They are often treated as separate problems, but growing research suggests they may be more connected …
Why Detection Alone Doesn’t Predict Poultry Health Outcomes
- May 29, 2026
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By Jody Rush, Product Manager – PoultryDiagnostic tools in poultry production have never been more advanced. Molecular testing, PCR, and sequencing now identify pathogens quickly and with remarkable sensitivity. As a result, most flocks will test “positive” for something at some point in the production cycle.Yet despite this increased visibility, …
The Summer Shift: Why Heat Increases Disease Risk in Dairy Cows
- May 29, 2026
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By Samanta Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Staff Research Scientist and Amy Lange, Microbiologist IIIAs temperatures rise across the northern hemisphere, dairy cows face more than just heat stress. Warm weather creates ideal environmental conditions for microbial pathogens growth while also triggering physiological changes in the cow that can weaken immune function …
Managing Seasonal Heat Stress in Swine Production: Turning Summer Pressure into Performance Opportunity
- May 29, 2026
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By Brian Arnold, Sr. Product Manager – Direct Fed MicrobialsThe Challenge: Heat Stress Erodes Performance and ProfitHeat stress is one of the most predictable—and costly—seasonal challenges in swine production. Pigs operate within a thermoneutral zone of roughly 55°F–70°F, and deviations above this range trigger immediate biological and behavioral responses.Key impacts …
From Fixed to Strategic: Rethinking Swine Nursery Nutrition
- May 29, 2026
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By Brian Arnold, Sr. Product Manager – Direct Fed MicrobialsFor decades, nursery nutrition has followed a simple, straightforward model: feed pigs based on age and weight, moving them through a set of defined phases. But the industry is beginning to realize that this outdated approach falls short of addressing the …
The Problem After the Problem
- April 24, 2026
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The Problem After the ProblemBy Jody Rush, Product Manager – PoultryMost producers have lived this scenario.A flock works through an early challenge, maybe a respiratory issue, coccidiosis pressure, or another stress event. Birds seem to recover, things settle down, and you move on. Then, a few weeks later, performance starts slipping. Mortality …
What Pushes Them Over the Edge? Rethinking Disease in Cows and Calves
- April 24, 2026
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What Pushes Them Over the Edge? Rethinking Disease in Cows and CalvesBy Samanta Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Staff Research ScientistWhen we think about disease in cows and calves, it’s common to picture a single pathogen causing a single problem. But in reality, it’s often not that simple.What is a Coinfection?A coinfection happens …
Midwest ASAS 2026 Signals a Data Driven, Biology Centered Future for Swine Production
- April 24, 2026
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Midwest ASAS 2026 Signals a Data Driven, Biology Centered Future for Swine ProductionBy Josh Kyle, Product Leader – NutritionOverall Summary: Industry moving toward biologically informed, data driven, sustainable production. Predictive tools + biological insight are becoming core to future gains. United shows strong leadership in microbial, gut health, and …
5 Takeaways from the 2026 Annual AASV Meeting
- April 21, 2026
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What are Thought Leaders in Swine Health Focusing on Today?By Brian Arnold, Sr. Product Manager – Direct Fed MicrobialsThe 2026 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Annual Meeting revealed a clear shift—disease is still the top concern, but the tools to fight it are rapidly evolving. Biosecurity is becoming data-driven, …