A research project performed by T.G. Nagaraja and funded by the National Pork Board will show how probiotics can aid gut health and growth, but some may cause resistance.
The Sow Pelvic Organ Prolapse project is the first study in the multi-discipline search for pig survivability answers. The research is funded by Checkoff’s animal science and welfare committees.
The social forces team will be expected to advocate for pig farming using their social media accounts and #RealPigFarming. Selected students who meet defined milestones will be eligible for a $500 scholarship.
Steve Rommereim, a pork producer from Alcester, South Dakota, was elected president of the National Pork Board. The organization's 15 farmer-directors represent America’s pig farmers.
An event in Boston, Mass. next week will address role of emerging technology on human, animal and crop health. Pork producer Randy Spronk will be there.
It's no surprise that the U.S. pork industry wants to build on the export record set in 2017, says Craig Morris with the National Pork Board. To do that, the industry must be proactive, strategic and insightful.
The biennial Global Meat Congress will be held in Dallas May 30-June 1, and the U.S. pork industry will be represented. The event hasn't been held in the U.S. for more than 20 years.
In light of a recent court ruling in North Carolina regarding hog production, the National Pork Board is sharing the strong record the U.S. pork industry has on the environment and sustainability efforts.
The Pork Checkoff has awarded 21 scholarships to college students around the U.S. as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future leaders.
