The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has instructed local health watchdogs to curb the spread of a deadly pig-borne disease that has killed two people since early this year. They usually manifest high fever, malaise, nausea and vomiting, followed by meningitis, subcutaneous hemorrhage, toxic shock and coma in severe cases. Two of the 21 have perished and two others were still in critical condition, the institute said. It is most prevalent in domesticated pigs, but is also occasionally found...

He realized in 1996 that he would have to eventually somehow diversify his farm operation or obtain an "off the farm " job to keep his cash flow in proper perspective. In 1998 Koschmeder signed a contract to erect three confinement buildings and manure reception pit on his property located 3 1/2 miles north and 3/4 of a mile west of Riceville. The contracted company is responsible for most of the general costs of the operation such as shipping, medical costs and cost of the hogs. He must...

Bastrop County Sheriff's deputies say a primate escaped for a few hours Friday from a cancer research facility that tests on animals. The Keeling Center is located on about 375 acres near Bastrop and houses chimpanzees, rhesus monkeys, sheep, cattle, swine, chickens and rodents. Several cancer pain medications have been tested, including two drugs approved for clinical trials. Researchers also have conducted studies on chemoprevention of ovarian cancer and early detection of the disease....

Tyson Foods Turns To Profit In Q4; Warns FY08 On Difficult Market Conditions - Update [TSN] 11/12/2007 10:06:02 AM Meat products company Tyson Foods inc. (TSN) on Monday said it turned to profit in its fourth quarter, aided by lower one-time charges and operating expenses, coupled with strong segmental performance and higher sales prices. Tyson Foods Turns To Profit In Q4; Warns FY08 On Difficult Market Conditions - Update [TSN] 11/12/2007 10:06:02 AM Meat products company Tyson Foods inc....

The legislation is being promoted by casual observers of state government as an adequate response to the "Frankenstein veto" abuse favored by former Gov. Such a plant would add at least 40 area jobs and help farmers, who now truck soybeans out of state for processing. The government deployed military helicopters, naval ships and thousands of troops to join international agencies and local officials in the rescue mission following Tropical Cyclone Sidr. When do "pet projects" have merit?...