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According to new research, the element seems to enhance pigs’ ability to utilize fat after absorption, resulting in increased energy utilization of the entire diet.

LMIC says that strong retail demand, and the resulting spike in processing margins, has incentivized processors and packers to ramp up production the last two weeks.

African swine fever continues to devastate the global protein industry and spread throughout the world. Half of the world is in some stage of the battle with ASF. Papua New Guinea reported its first outbreak on Monday.

Cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 62,984 head being reported which is 123% of the 52-week average. Cash prices were $16.09, up $1.41 from a week ago.

New leadership for the Maschhoffs, Zinpro releases an educational video, and Smithfield Foods and Elanco Foundation offer COVID-19 assistance.

Everyone knows vitamin D provides great bone health benefits, but here’s a look at the role of vitamin D “beyond the bone.” 

No evidence suggests livestock can transmit COVID-19 to humans. Foods from farm animals also are considered safe from the virus.

Uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and potential exports to China are raising questions in the pork outlook for 2020. 

While you can’t let your neighbors onto your farm, you can still “open up the doors” online and make connections that way, says Allyson Brimmer-Jones of Animal Agriculture Alliance.

The Department of Homeland Security and MatMaCorp completed a successful evaluation of a field-deployable genetic test to detect African Swine Fever virus in infected pigs and pork products. 

On the heels of two difficult years in the pork industry, NPPC President “A.V.” Roth says he is pleased that the stimulus package includes funding for much-needed relief to livestock farmers, pending vote approval.

Two diseases that affect pigs only offer insight on the COVID-19 pandemic, says Cassandra Jones, associate professor at Kansas State University.

Are you operating at peak capacity? A veterinarian shares why it’s so vital to take care of you.

he world's biggest pork processor, WH Group Ltd, reported on Tuesday a 32% jump in 2019 profits as record high pork prices in China boosted the value of the company's exports from the United States.

Sharply higher beef cutout values produced windfall profits for beef packers last week while cattle feeders saw closeouts with average losses about steady, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated its Export Library for China to reflect expanded access for U.S. beef and pork. These changes were negotiated in the U.S.-China "Phase One" trade agreement.

Pork Checkoff responds to COVID-19 crisis and adjusts messages to meet consumer needs.

Take steps to balance physical and mental wellness, which is vital to staying healthy and less accident-prone.

Retail meat sales spiked 77% higher for the week ending March 15, but food shortages are not expected during the "social distancing" period underway to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Just when U.S. pork producers thought swine dysentery was a problem of the past, it has re-emerged for an unwelcome encore in a slightly different form.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 5,375 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $50.89, down $4.55 per head from last week.

Pork Checkoff commits to be a resource for producers during this time of disruption.

The AASV Foundation granted a total of $60,000 to support efforts by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University.

A highly virulent organism. A new barn. A large number of piglets dying of meningitis. Scott Dee, DVM, shares how Pipestone set out to prove efficacy of an autogenous vaccine for Streptococcus suis.

Cattle ranchers are increasingly concerned as the Mexican gray wolf population in the U.S. rebounded in 2019, up nearly 25%.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued guidance on critical industry workforce that should continue as the country addresses and responds to the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. food and agriculture was included.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday introduced a massive new legislative package to combat the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

Agriculture needs to be declared an essential service.

A.V. Roth, a fifth-generation farmer who has raised hogs his entire life, says he’s excited for his chance to lead pork producers in the year ahead as president of the National Pork Producers Council.

The Food Industry Association assures consumers that the supply chain is flexible, adaptable and able to meet the demands of this unprecedented time.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exempted livestock haulers from compliance with federal Hours of Service rules that limit drive time until at least April 12 due to COVID-19 emergency relief efforts.

Cheryl Day has been named executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council.

Scholarships were awarded to top students and early-career veterinarians at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga., last week. Here’s a recap:

USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains that when implemented, USMCA will solidify trade relations in North America and preserve duty-free access to Canada and Mexico for U.S. pork, beef and lamb.

When it comes to ASF, National Pork Board chief veterinarian Dave Pyburn says there are four big questions producers ask him about this deadly virus in pigs that has exploded in parts of Asia and Europe. 

Jeffrey Harker, DVM, was named president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) on March 10 during the association’s 51st Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

The monetary awards will help students support their educational and professional goals.

We want attendees to walk away with a sense of urgency toward the issue of mortality and some practical ideas of what to do about it, says K-State's Joel DeRouchey about the International Conference on Pig Survivability.

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The good news for U.S. pork producers is that ASF is still not in the Western Hemisphere, says National Pork Board chief veterinarian Dave Pyburn. But the bad news is, globally, the disease isn’t going away.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products on Monday that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

A roundup of coronavirus coverage for Monday, March 16 including a partial shutdown of USDA, another rocky day in the markets and how universities are forging ahead with key research despite coronavirus related closures.

Land-grant universities around the country are putting their heads together to find innovative ways to keep research and Extension programs rolling.

It’s not the spring break week many people were looking forward to. As the coronavirus pandemic grows, many universities are closing classrooms and moving courses online for two weeks, if not longer. 

Cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 54,637 head being reported which is 110% of the 52-week average. Cash prices were $25.36, down $2.64 from a week ago.

Canada, the last of three countries to adopt the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, rushed through ratification of the pact on Friday.

One of the most high-profile events in farm country affected by coronavirus concerns is the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo. Some producers had to pack up and leave for home while others didn’t even make the trip.

Producers and veterinarians don’t often think of water as a nutrient, since nutrients are usually associated with feeding. In reality, it’s likely the most important nutrient.

High-quality drinking water is an essential component for the health and efficient production of pigs, says Eric van Heugten, PhD, a professor in the Animal Science Department at North Carolina State University.

Discover the top veterinarians who took home honors from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians' annual meeting in Atlanta.