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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
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Industry
Canada Increases Efforts to Keep African Swine Fever Out
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $3 million in new initiatives to enhance biosecurity and support the provincial pork sector’s African swine fever prevention and emergency preparedness effort.
October 25, 2021 04:16 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Unionized Meat Packers Merge in Minnesota
A Minnesota union that already represents 13,200 employees in the meatpacking, grocery, healthcare, manufacturing and other industries is merging with another union in southern Minnesota that represents 4,000 workers.
October 25, 2021 02:05 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Education
Check Out These Real Pork Recipe Winners
The recipes rolled in for our PORKtober Real Pork recipe contest this month, proving there are so many delicious ways to serve pork as part of a balanced and nutritious diet. Here are some of our favorites.
October 25, 2021 10:40 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Jennifer Shike
Opinion
Why One Pig Farmer Says It’s Time to Change Your Mindset
Isn’t it easy to look across the table and think about how someone else needs to change their mindset? It’s hard to realize that maybe just a slight adaptation of your own perspective could change things faster.
October 22, 2021 08:48 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
Sow Death Loss: What’s Beneath the Iceberg?
When it comes to sow mortality, we often take note of the upper part of the “iceberg,” but we really need to be concerned with what’s below the surface, said Carlos Piñeiro, DVM, of PigCHAMP Pro Europa, S.L.
October 22, 2021 08:28 AM
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Hog Production
Can Livestock Transmit COVID-19 to Humans?
No evidence suggests livestock can transmit COVID-19 to humans. Foods from farm animals also are considered safe from the virus.
October 21, 2021 12:39 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
Telemedicine and African Swine Fever: 5 Reasons to Take a Closer Look
The pandemic and the shortage of food animal veterinarians have catapulted the concept of telemedicine forward. As ASF inches closer to the U.S., experts say telemedicine could become even more useful. Here’s why.
October 19, 2021 06:31 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
USDA Vows to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is mobilizing a stronger, and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products.
October 19, 2021 12:49 PM
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Jennifer Shike
After easing China’s COVID restrictions and a wave of COVID moved through its residents, Chinese consumers are quickly returning with an excess of cash in hand, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports.
Industry
China Approves Breeding Pig Imports from Ireland
China is now allowing imports of breeding pigs from Ireland.
October 19, 2021 09:37 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
6 Trends to Watch to Maximize Sow Farm Labor Resources
Sow death loss continues to rise. Many or most farms don’t have enough labor due to cost and availability. This leaves the pork industry asking a tough question: How can we make the most of the labor we have?
October 18, 2021 03:28 PM
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