Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Transport Quality Assurance from the Pork Checkoff helps pig transporters, producers and handliers the tools to understand how to move pigs safely and protect animal well-being. Learn more at www.pork.org/certifications/transport-quality-assurance.
Hog Production
100 Pigs Die in Louisville Semi Truck Crash
A truck carrying finishing pigs overturned on an Interstate curve near downtown Louisville at about 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, report local police.
November 10, 2020 11:05 PM
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Sara Brown
As pork production increases around the world, the animal health industry is predicted to grow as well.
Hog Production
Global Porcine Vaccine Market Could Surpass $3.2 billion by 2025
The global market for porcine vaccines is projected to expand at an astounding 7% from 2017 to 2025, says a new report from Transparency Market Research. The market was valued at $1.784 billion in 2016.
November 10, 2020 11:04 PM
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Sara Brown
If African swine fever is discovered in Taiwan, government leaders would review the GPS historical travel data of hog transportation vehicles to try to minimize the scope of affected areas.
Hog Production
Taiwan Will Fine Farmers Transporting Pigs Without GPS Trackers
In August, owners of trucks transporting pigs without GPS trackers might face serious fines in Taiwan, an action the country’s Council of Agriculture has taken to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
November 10, 2020 11:04 PM
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Sara Brown
New insights from the National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff show pork only holds a small portion of menu offerings.
Industry
The Menu Disconnect: Where’s the Pork?
Protein is changing consumer eating habits and promises big opportunity for pork producers. But new insights from the National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff show pork only holds a small portion of menu offerings.
November 10, 2020 11:04 PM
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Sara Brown
“Truck stop” eating has changed with the increasing number of offerings beyond traditional snack and beverages. Think quick breakfast, fresh food options and takeout or sit-down full dinners.
Industry
Truck-Stop Dining? Yes, It’s A Growing Trend
“Truck stop” eating has changed with the increasing number of offerings beyond traditional snack and beverages. Think quick breakfast, fresh food options and takeout or sit-down full dinners.
November 10, 2020 11:04 PM
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Sara Brown
This is highest June 1 inventory since estimates began in 1964.
Ag Policy
Markets Jump on Skyrocketing Hog Inventory
Inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2019, was 75.5 million head, up 4% from June 1, 2018, and up 1% from March 1, 2019. This is highest June 1 inventory since estimates began in 1964.
November 10, 2020 11:04 PM
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Sara Brown
Adding more bacon should always be an option.
Industry
Poll Results: Just “Baconize It!”
When we decided to ask for the next big bacon idea, we knew food would always have an edge, and our readers agreed.
November 10, 2020 11:04 PM
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Sara Brown
Industry
Argentina Opens for U.S. Pork
Argentina has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork products for the first time since 1992, the White House said in a statement on Thursday.
November 10, 2020 11:03 PM
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Sara Brown
So far the Prestage plant, which opened in March, has hired about 500 workers, most of whom come from the region.
Hog Production
Northwest Iowa Pork Plant Raises Hopes For Rural Economy
A growing school district, an active housing boom and rising pay scales are just a few examples of how the new Prestage Foods of Iowa pork processing plant in Eagle Grove, Iowa, is impacting the local economy.
November 10, 2020 11:03 PM
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Sara Brown
African swine fever has not yet been detected in North America. The disease is highly contagious among domestic and feral pigs but poses no human health risk.
Hog Production
Far From Over: New Case of ASF in Poland
While African swine fever (ASF) rages in China, Poland has reported only three outbreaks this year in commercial pig operations. But the latest outbreak indicates the disease is far from over.
November 10, 2020 10:55 PM
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