One source of disease-producing pathogens often overlooked is feed. Kansas State University provides new feed sampling resources to help educate and standardize the procedure.
Bill Gates and his meat-alternative agenda rise again through his recent funding in a study, claiming some candy and cereal are ‘healthier’ than pork, chicken and beef.
Impressive demand, tighter hog supplies and a smaller than expected slaughter have created headwinds for the hogs and pork outlook at the start of August. Here are 10 things to keep in mind looking forward.
Pigs serve as a vital part of medical research and advancements in technology, including a recent study at Yale University that challenges the definition of organ and cell death.
The Kansas Pork Association, with funding by the National Pork Board, teams up with influencers in their #BaconAmbassador campaign to promote the pork industry and the fan favorite, bacon.
USDA’s APHIS updates the surveillance plan to combat African and Classical swine fevers to include increased mitigation and proactive prevention efforts.
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine launches a website of biosecurity information for pork producers to learn and implement on their farms.
