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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Industry
24 Million Pounds of Pork Lost At JBS Marshalltown Plant After Tornado
Damage JBS’ Marshalltown distribution center from severe weather and a tornado on Thursday, July 19, 2018 will force the company to dispose of more than 24 million pounds of pork.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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Industry
Japan Finds African Swine Fever In Sausage From China
Japan has since tightened quarantine operations at airports and seaports, especially from those traveling from areas infected with the disease.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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Industry
Wendy’s Spin on Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries is “S’Awesome”
Frosty and Baconator just got a new friend at Wendys—the S’Awesome Bacon Classic and S’Awesome Fries!
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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Hog Production
Will U.S. Pork Benefit from China’s ASF-Induced Supply Issues?
With more than 10 Chinese providences reporting cases of African Swine Fever, a new report says this event could change the balance in the global protein sector.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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Industry
A Glimpse of Pig Farming Life in Illinois
For National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers developed four short videos covering a different perspective about the industry we all enjoy. Click here to watch!
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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Hog Production
Global Diseases Continue to Worry Pig Farmers
According to the swine disease global surveillance report from the University of and Swine Health Information Center, pig farmers continue to be plagued by multiple disease risks.
November 10, 2020 11:07 PM
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Hog Production
Brazil Detects Classical Swine Fever in Remote Region
An outbreak of classical swine fever (hog cholera) has been reported in a remote region of Brazil on Oct. 6. The Brazil agricultural ministry says the discovery will have no impact on hog health or pork exports.
November 10, 2020 11:07 PM
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Industry
No, Don’t #BreakUpWithBacon: Campaign Targets D.C. With Bad Science
Misinformation is again waging war against bacon. A quarter-million-dollar ad campaign launched this fall in Washington, D.C., claims there are health risks to eating bacon and other processed meats.
November 10, 2020 11:07 PM
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Hog Production
Wild, Feral Hogs Infected by African Swine Fever Rise to 32 in Belgium
Since the first case was reported on Sept. 13, Belgium has implemented numerous measures to contain the ASF outbreak in the region of Etalle, isolating a 240-sq.-mile zone.
November 10, 2020 11:07 PM
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Hog Production
3 Global Disease Pressures Impacting Livestock Producers
The need for livestock protection increases as overseas disease threats continue to emerge.
November 10, 2020 11:07 PM
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