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Jennifer Shike

As the brand leader of Farm Journal’s PORK and host of “The PORK Podcast,” Jennifer Shike pairs her deep animal science expertise with a heart for the people in the pork industry. Her work is a vital resource on swine health and biosecurity, reporting on threats such as PRRS, PED and African swine fever. By keeping a close watch on national and state policy, she translates trade deals, California’s Proposition 12, environmental regulations and farm bill updates into what they mean for American pork producers.

Latest Stories
Mexico is buying up U.S. pork at a rapid pace as outbreaks of PEDV and PRRS shrink herds throughout the country. The U.S. is shipping record amounts of pork to Mexico. With all the wild cards at play, what’s ahead?
Iowa, the nation’s biggest egg producer, is on high alert as highly pathogenic avian influenza spreads in the state. All live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings are cancelled for a minimum of 30 days.
Precedent-setting mandates are coming at ag from all angles, undermining freedom of farmers. These regulations aren’t based on science. They aren’t based on experience. Many argue they aren’t based on a shred of truth.
John Payne, author of The Swine Times, encourages producers to manage risk more than ever, especially with prices where they are.
Although risk of pathogen movement through feed is not a new topic in the U.S., around the globe there is less awareness of this pathway for disease to enter a swine farm. It wasn’t long ago PED virus hit in a fury.
In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Deborah Johnson stood out in the crowd when she became the North Carolina Pork Council’s first female state executive in 2005.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians installed its new officers during the 53rd annual meeting of the organization. Michael Senn, DVM, is serving as AASV’s president.
Carlo Vittorio Ferrari runs a 2,000-head pig farm with his brother in northern Italy. He fears for the future of his fourth-generation enterprise because of the conflict in Ukraine prompting a shortage of feed.
Whether you are converting an existing herd or populating a barn utilizing ESF systems with new gilts, it can be a long road to get the herd comfortable with a new system. TriOak Foods’ Tanner McCulley shares three tips.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announced the winners of several scholarships at its annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind.