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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
Antimicrobial resistance is a “One Health” challenge that requires effort across both human and animal health sectors. Animal health companies have invested billions as part of a strategy to reduce antibiotic use.
In the midst of tight packing supply and tight harvest capacity, USDA’s decision to allow the nine NSIS plants to use faster line speeds could be the immediate-term help the pork industry needs now.
‘Tis the season to think twice about proper barn ventilation to protect your pigs and to promote energy efficiency. Experts weigh in on how you can save money this winter.
Vietnam will lower its Most Favored Nation tariff on imported frozen pork to 10% from 15% with an expected implementation date of July 1, 2022. Better market access to Vietnam has been one of NPPC’s top trade priorities.
Whether you are converting an existing herd or populating a barn utilizing electronic sow feeding systems with new gilts, it can be a long road to get the herd comfortable with the new system. Here are a few tips.
There’s no question interest in feed biosecurity is increasing. Research has confirmed diseases can be transmitted through contaminated feed, providing an avenue for introduction to susceptible pigs via ingestion.
Masks. Blood. Pigs’ feet. There’s a world of opportunities out there to capture more value from the pork carcass, says Dermot Hayes, an Iowa State University economist.
USDA’s decision to allow some pork packing plants to run faster line speeds garnered praise from NPPC on Friday. This could increase packing capacity and alleviate supply issues in the face of strong demand.
Hog prices in Mexico moved lower seasonally but remain 19% ahead of 2020 levels and the five-year average. Rabobank’s Christine McCracken weighs in on Mexico’s fourth quarter outlook.
Whether you’re talking about pigs or people, COVID-19 or porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome (PRRS), zinc keeps coming up in the conversation as tool to help fight these serious health challenges.