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Post-weaning scours is a big topic of discussion. For a production system with commingled sow farms, even with like-genetic and epidemic disease status, there is always opportunity for improvement.

Twelve $7,500 grants were awarded by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

The story of American corn and soybean production is a key tool in marketing U.S. red meat overseas. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk explained why at the Commodity Classic last week.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 75,519 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $56.50, up $0.88 per head from last week.

The chairman of New Hope Group, one of China’s biggest pig breeders, said he is “optimistic” hog prices will pull out of a multi-year slump this year as government policies to stimulate the market take effect.

China issued new regulations to control the nation’s pig production capacity after an aggressive expansion of farms over the past two years led to an oversupply, a move that could reduce the world’s largest pig herd.

Paul Yeske, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award recipient during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Angela Baysinger, DVM, was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

It’s cold, windy and rather dreary in central Illinois today. But when I looked at the calendar, I had to smile despite my not-so-inspiring surroundings. Here’s why.

In pig farming, maximizing genetic potential is a constant pursuit. Despite perceptions that pigs are the “easy part” compared to humans, the reality is ensuring optimal conditions involves overcoming various hurdles.