Forecasting Outbreaks Could Be a Game-Changer for Pork Industry

October 19, 2020 | Volume 134

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Forecasting Outbreaks Could Be a Game-Changer for Pork Industry

Pig farmers’ willingness to share health information has made it possible to develop accurate forecasts of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) spread within a decision-making timeframe. New research funded by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) at North Carolina State University indicates predictability of this forecasting depends on the stage of the spread within the study region.

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Trivia Answer

Some examples of beef by-products are: paint, candles, crayons, cosmetics, detergent, insulation, plastics, soaps, pet foods, piano, keys, luggage, wallpaper, insulin for diabetes, car polishes, textiles for car upholstery, footballs, baseballs and basketballs.