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ARS scientists find new way to detect live African swine fever virus
2020-07-28 23:22:00| National Hog Farmer
New cell line can be continuously replicated and frozen to create cells for future use, reducing the number of live donor animals needed.
ARS creates 'manureshed' concept to reconnect livestock, crop farming
2020-06-29 16:16:00| National Hog Farmer
Research showed that there is potential to redistribute manure from source to sink counties across much of the country, with much opportunity in the South.
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USDA ARS to research environmental enrichment and pig welfare
2020-03-05 23:20:00| National Hog Farmer
FFAR, Nestle and Tyson Foods are funding one of the first studies in the United States that examines the impact of enrichment materials on U.S. pigs.
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ARS scientists honored for swine gut microbiome, chemistry research
2019-07-11 15:35:00| National Hog Farmer
This year's ARS winners include Heather Allen at the National Animal Disease Center and Sara Lupton at the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center.
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USDA ARS germplasm collection holds the key to swine adaptability
2019-07-04 10:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
The collection is the largest of its kind in the world and it's designed to ensure that there is enough genetic diversity available for breeders to meet the changing needs of the farmers and ranchers who provide much of our food supply.
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