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Finishing space shortages, regulatory burdens and high construction costs require producers to take a strategic and financially disciplined approach to sustain profitability and long-term stability.
Transport biosecurity is a challenging problem. Continued investigation is critical to identify novel or alternative methods for trailer sanitation.
Tyson Foods announces Devin Cole will take over the role of chief operating officer. Meanwhile, Brady Stewart departs the company effective immediately.
The extra stress pigs face when hit with more than one pathogen at a time is undeniable. Two studies look at the effect of PRRS plus another pathogen on health.
New approach gives vendors the flexibility to spend more time networking during a format that encourages conversation and collaboration.
Defining health standards does not need to be complicated. What is the pig’s potential? Is the system built to reach that potential? Can we protect its health so it can thrive?
Boehringer Ingelheim says this is the first vaccine to combine both PCV2a and PCV2d antigens in a single dose.
In 2024, ASF affected seven farms and 585 domestic pigs across Latvia. This latest outbreak, affecting 20,000 pigs, is the largest Latvia outbreak in 2025 to date.
Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.
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Trucks and other vehicles are a main culprit in the transmission of farm animal disease, particularly in the swine industry.
NPPC joins other stakeholders to work with EPA to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.
The onset of drought and disease are causing growing concerns about the size of the U.S. corn and soybean crops this year. Analysts caution while the crops may be going backward in terms of yield, it’s possible USDA actually raises its yield estimates in the September report.
With a competitive drive and a compassionate heart, Olivia Shike finds joy in showing livestock, supporting others and serving as an agriculture advocate.
Over the past decade, the number of mixed animal and food animal veterinarians has decreased by 15%. USDA’s plan encompasses five actions to support veterinarians and protect livestock across rural communities.
Former senior vice president of market growth tapped to lead the organization, staff and industry into a productive and powerful next season for pork.
Mexico reports 53% increase in NWS cases since July.
Meat Institute CEO says this initiative can help counter confusing and misleading information about nutrition, including the role of meat and poultry in health dietary patterns.
When it comes to getting pigs started right in the barn, one area that needs talked about more is sanitation, says K-State’s Joel DeRouchey.
When activists are again successful at persuading a state to adopt anything different than Prop 12’s housing requirements, the wholesale revision of farm practices and contracts will start all over again.
From a conference full of practical production tips and cutting-edge research results you can use on your farm, here are some things to think about.
The Tucker plant’s bacon production will be moved to other facilities.
Animal Health Corridor launches new campaign, toolkit and website to give companies ready-to-use resources to engage with the next generation about career opportunities in animal health.
We often hear that protein helps build muscles—but how do we actually know? Is it as simple as handing a few body-builders some pork chops and watching what happens?
An individual who had traveled to the U.S. from El Salvador has been confirmed with NWS.
APHIS awarded a contract to Merck Animal Health to supply up to $20 million in tags to sow and exhibition swine industry segments, over the next five years.
Per capita availabiity of red meat and poultry is projected higher in 2025 and 2026.
The European Union will provide preferential market access for pork, has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. pork sanitary certificates, and intends to address other non-tariff barriers affecting agricultural trade.
This ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife shares that the difference between an accident and a tragedy is truly milliseconds.
She’s arguably one of the most valuable investments on your farm, driving performance from farrowing to finish. How do we keep it that way?
The legs and the feet create the interaction between the animal and the environment, allowing the animal to go to feed, look for water and reproduce.