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The Pirbright Institute has generated the first pig antibodies against swine influenza (flu) that protect against infection and recognize the same parts of the flu virus as human antibodies.
The co-founder of Des Moines’ Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, better known as BaconFest, broke ground on March 1 for JR’s South Pork Ranch at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
U.S. Representatives reintroduced legislation to create a workforce solution for U.S. agriculture by providing stability, predictability and fairness to one of the most important sectors of our economy.
Veterinary technicians, podiatrists, dentists and paramedics are also being authorized to administer the vaccine.
Iowa State University names Smithfield Foods Chair in Meat Science. Aimpoint Research and Acuity Genetics announce new team members.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians honored the outstanding achievements of swine veterinarians throughout the country during the association’s 52nd virtual annual meeting.
Frontline meat workers deserve immediate access to vaccines, the Meat Institute says, and urges Biden’s administration not to create inflexible standards that could force facilities to decrease capacity utilization.
Here’s the latest from around the industry.
Raising pigs is very complicated, but also very rewarding, says Roy Poage, Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner. He explains how the pork industry allowed him to live the American dream in this short video.
After two years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global African swine fever (ASF) concerns, the 2021 World Pork Expo is set to take place on June 9-11 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Food distributor Sysco filed an antitrust complaint on Tuesday against leading pork processors, alleging it was compelled to pay artificially inflated prices for pork which resulted in business losses.
Take a minute to take stock in the values that define how you run your farm.
This past year has been a little like drinking out of a firehose...make that three firehoses at once, says David Newman, National Pork Board president. When people ask him to reflect, he jokingly asks, “Do I have to?”
Here’s the latest association news from around the country.
Registration is now open for the 2021 World Pork Expo. Find more details here.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announced their 2021 officers at its recent virtual annual meeting.
Scientists have updated the MRI-based map, or atlas, of the pig brain – developed at the University of Illinois using pigs – to understand where and how nutrients and other interventions affect the developing brain.
Shannon Dierking, a PhD student at South Dakota State University, is finding ways to “weed out” gilts that have a low likelihood of reproductive success.
Staffing, competition, culture and flexibility were important considerations for ag organizations in 2020. The pandemic impacted almost all aspects of daily work life. Here’s a look at AgCareers.com’s latest report.
It’s never just a barn. Maybe that’s why we empathize when we hear stories of farmers losing barns and livestock to fire. On March 26, the Limbach family lost their show barn and pigs to a devastating fire.
Kayla Mills is studying ways to identify infertile boars and gilts before they enter the breeding herd in her Ph.D. research at Purdue University. She’s the newest addition in our Up & Coming Leaders series. Read more.
Here’s a look at the latest headliners in the swine industry.
For over three decades, Mark Hayden, director of sales for AP, the swine equipment division of AGCO Grain and Protein, has taken lessons learned from his father to heart.
There’s nothing like getting your hands “dirty” when it comes to trying new things, especially when you’re a kid. Check out these new opportunities for youth in the swine industry.
Companies announce launching of new brands, expansions and more in this week’s news briefs.
Expanding market access to Vietnam, visa reform to address a livestock agriculture labor shortage and foreign animal disease prevention are the focus of NPPC’s Legislative Action Conference this week.
In 2014, Maschhoff Transport was faced with increased transport operating costs. Their fuel efficiency was below the national average and maintenance cost per mile on trucks continued to increase. Here’s what they did.
When a mental health crisis hits, Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University ag law specialist, outlines seven resources to keep handy in the event you are the first responder to help someone in need someday.
“We know rural areas are different from urban areas, people are more spread out, it’s not always as easy to travel to one location that’s close to everyone to get a vaccine,” Dr. Murthy says.
Kansas State Unviersity’s Zhong-Xing Rao is studying the effects of fumonisin-contaminated corn and mycotoxin products on growth performance of nursery pigs in addition to other projects aimed at improving performance.