Pork Business
Nestled in the rolling hills of central Missouri, Burgers’ Smokehouse is a legend in the ham and smoked meat world.
Investigators also found participating breeding stock companies have robust biosecurity procedures for both import/exports due to their investment in maintaining the health status of these pigs.
While African swine fever (ASF) rages in China, Poland has reported only three outbreaks this year in commercial pig operations. But the latest outbreak indicates the disease is far from over.
Camelina meal can be a useful replacement for soybean meal in diets for growing-finishing pigs when used at low levels (10% or less).
When considering raising pigs antibiotic-free or using less antibiotics in compliance with the new responsible use guidelines, vaccines become an even more vital part of the management strategy for herd health.
North Carolina’s new water quality requirements for large hog farms will not take effect this year as intended under the state Senate’s proposed budget plan. A one-year delay is needed, budget writers say.
A second round of USDA pig trials suggest dietary L-glutamine could substitute for some antibiotic use for enhancing immunity and performance following stressful events.
Instead of using dietary antibiotics to help the piglets cope and avoid illness at weaning, USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are investigating a naturally occurring amino acid known as L-glutamine
Hormel Foods Corp. cut its outlook for sales and profit after an outbreak of African swine fever in China raised pork costs. The shares fell the most since August 2017.
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror says recent trade developments with Japan, Mexico and Canada, are very important breakthroughs for the U.S. red meat industry.
New research released by the National Pork Board explores consumer behavior when eating away from home.
China’s second-largest pork producer, Muyuan Foods says it will continue to increase production this year, despite the challenges of ASF, as it bets on the reduced pork supply and higher prices to boost profits.
Higher tariffs on U.S. exports has weighed heavily on profits, says leaders of Chinese pork producer, WH Group, who owns Smithfield Foods.
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“The safeguard trigger is obviously not good,” says Gerardo Rodriguez, USMEF regional marketing director. “But this is a result of more interest in finding U.S. pork in Panama.”
Just east of Lisbon, Portugal, a company called Raporal S.A. is a leader in pork production. It’s 10,000 sow herd produces 29 weaned pigs per sow per year.
Japan is the largest value market and second-largest volume market for U.S. pork.
In its second quarter profit statement, Tyson projects its U.S. pork, chicken and beef units will all benefit from increased demand due to African swine fever outbreaks.
With research confirming that swine viruses can be transmitted through feed and feedstuffs, new studies are looking at how to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases.
U.S. lean hog futures touched their lowest prices in nearly two months on Tuesday on the heels of concerns over elevated trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
After the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, PETA plans to display a new billboard, with a anti-pork production message, near the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Anxiety, stress and worry are always byproducts of low or negative profits. These are serious issues that need focus, an understanding team, expert advisors and a proactive approach.
More than 125 pork producers participated in the Spring Legislative Fly-in to talk trade issues with state and national leaders. Four central priorities remain to get the pork industry free access to foreign markets.
“This is a huge decision and one that they didn’t come about lightly. I know that many industry experts and leaders have been thinking about this for a very long time,” said Jennifer Shike in an AgDay interview with Clinton Griffiths.
Meat labeling, documentation and other technical issues still present significant obstacles to growing beef and pork exports in several South American markets.
Chef Aaron Braun, Meadowlark Restaurant, took top honors at the Ohio Pork Council’s Taste of Elegance Chef Competition and Legislative Reception, earning the coveted Chef Par Excellence award.
Allowing pigs with no evidence of infection to move from a disease control area is possible if science-based risk mitigation measures are in place.
An exclusive interview with Dr. Eduardo Fano provides an overview of the emerging porcine circovirus Type 3 (PCV3), including how producers can detect it within their herd and what detection can mean for them.
Convenience stores account for a rapidly increasing share of food sales across the world, including in Mexico.
China, the world’s biggest consumer of pork, appears poised to boost imports, lifting U.S. hog futures from the doldrums.