McDonald’s Corp said Carl Icahn has nominated two members to its board of directors in an escalating fight over the treatment of pigs by the burger chain’s suppliers.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 36,910 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $89.69, up $6.22 per head from last week.

A red zone is defined by the White House as an area with 100 or more new infections over a one-week period. The good news is the rate of new cases is dropping, says Alan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association.

The top 10 export markets all saw gains in 2021, with six of the 10 (China, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, the Philippines and Colombia) setting new records.

Is there ever a time when “livestock” can become more than part of the food chain? Ellie, the 110-pound pot-bellied, emotional support pig may or may not be the exception.

What are the greatest factors that influence pig health? Most will say sow farm health, pig density and area disease pressure. While these are all true, Evan Koep, DVM, says there’s a factor that often gets overlooked.