Hog Production
Elevated levels of the disease are trending currently, and are of ‘serious concern’ over the next eight weeks, say researchers.
As a pork producer, you can’t personally control how far north the New World screwworm advances, but you can protect your own operations and interests as much as possible.
For pig farmer James Lamb, carrying on his farm isn’t just about the present — it’s a tribute to the legacy of generations past.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
Through his care for the land and the meals he serves, Farmer and restauranteur Brandon Lee hopes to give visitors an authentic Hawaiian experience.
Abundant rainfall in parts of the U.S. is creating standing water on many farms, resulting in the perfect breeding environment for biting pests. Here’s why you need to take action.
“From Bright Leaf to Berkshires” is helping some farmers make that leap.
Four industry experts weigh in on how modern strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome are causing challenges for the pork industry now.
For the Robinson Family, Oklahoma provided wide-open land and a deep-rooted farming community — the perfect setting for a fresh start for their hog farm.
University of Minnesota’s Cesar Corzo leads study underscoring the ongoing need for robust and collaborative surveillance systems that integrate on-farm observations with laboratory diagnostics to provide a comprehensive picture of SVA dynamics.
Very low non-farm unemployment rates can make finding hog farm employees more challenging.
As heat indices soar, how can you keep your livestock and pets safe during dangerous temperatures?
A new study reveals the importance of considering social behavior in animal management.
A team of investigators set out to discover if piglets infected with PoAstV4 exhibited reproducible lesions in the respiratory tract.
Don’t forget the lessons of harder days to make sure your risk management strategies to protect against potential future losses are solid.
Is the swine industry investing enough into the next generation of kids who simply love pigs?
What does it really look like to do the right thing for the pig every day?
Are you taking advantage of the SDRS data and information available to make better decisions for the health and profitability of your operation?
Courtney Case says her first priority is caring for the sows, but building a positive culture for her team is a close second. Here’s how it’s helped change one sow farm.
Weaning stress can damage the intestinal tract, making piglets more susceptible to disease and reducing growth performance. That’s why it’s essential to get the newly weaned pig off to a good start.
The industry is starting to see profits from a cumulative standpoint similar to levels in August 2022 and producers could be seeing breakeven this August.
Here’s a quick look at headlines in the pork industry.
The blazing summer temperatures are an urgent reminder to farmers and ranchers who work outside to to pay attention to their bodies and do everything they can to protect themselves from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
By monitoring pigs and farm employees in sow farms and nurseries, Daniel Moraes’ research reveals valuable insights into IAV diversity that could help producers make better decisions.
Although H5N1 is not in the commercial swine herd yet, the swine industry is working to find answers to the hard questions. How can we prevent it? How can we mitigate it? If it does come, what will it look like in pigs?
A Farm Credit peer benchmarking review reveals what differentiated pork operations that have done well and those that have struggled.
It’s not easy being a baby, but weaning piglets are particularly subject to a host of stresses. What can you do to help the pig during this critical time of development?
With no fail-safe playbook for raising pigs from start to finish, pork industry experts share three areas to focus on.
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
NPPC’s Director of Animal Health Anna Forseth shares why developing a H5N1 response plan for the swine industry and establishing the National Swine Health Strategy have been two major priorities for the industry this year.