Inoculation studies have shown that the virus remains in pigs' faeces and some organs for up to 30 days after infection. However, if the infection weakens and pigs don't get infected with HEV until they are older, more pigs will still be carrying the virus when they reach the slaughterhouse. Vaccines are currently under development against HEV, although Satou and Nishiura suggest that changes in husbandry practices and avoiding eating raw liver might be more cost-effective measures should...

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That's 14 percent of Nebraska's production, which translates into more than $25 million worth of Nebraska pork annually that is exported around the world. More than 250 people including meat traders, distributors, manufacturers, food service representatives and hotel retailers are expected to attend. In addition to helping promote pork exports, Hutchens said the Nebraska Corn Board has supported the Nebraska Model for pork production, the annual Taste of Elegance pork promotion in Omaha,...

Two of the biggest issues that pork producers will be talking about this week at Expo are world pork trade, and the upcoming farm bill debate in Congress, says Appell. The 19th annual event kicked off Thursday, and before it's over on Saturday afternoon, 30,000 people will enter the gates and get a look at the current status of the pork industry -- and it's in pretty good shape. The pork industry has experienced an unprecedented rise in feed costs in the last year due to the explosion in...

By Edward Cody Washington Post Foreign Service Friday, June 1, 2007; Page D01 BEIJING, May 31 -- China on Thursday strongly contested complaints it is exporting tainted food and other products to the United States, saying controls here are improving and U. By Edward Cody Washington Post Foreign Service Friday, June 1, 2007; Page D01 BEIJING, May 31 -- China on Thursday strongly contested complaints it is exporting tainted food and other products to the United States, saying controls here...

RALEIGH Democratic presidential prospect John Edwards is throwing his weight behind labor activists who are trying to pressure the worlds largest hog slaughterhouse into recognizing a union without an employee vote. Smithfield executives have said they would support a secret-ballot vote, but union leaders argue the company wont allow a fair election. He also joined in labors call for card-check neutrality, which would allow labor groups to certify their standing as soon as they get the...