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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.

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.

There’s no question the demand is high for the next generation of swine industry decisionmakers and farm employees, says Chelsey Van Genderen of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence.

How does Porcine parainfluenza virus type-1 contribute to the porcine respiratory disease complex? Up and coming leader Mike Welch, DVM, is seeking to the answer this question in his research studies at Iowa State.

Teacher. Movie star. Veterinarian. Cowgirl. Ag engineer. TV reporter. Lawyer. The list was long when I was growing up of what I wanted to be, and you may note none of those careers pay my bills now.

Clint Schwab, president of Acuity Genetics, will be the first to point out the pedigree of swine industry leaders who have mentored him in his career. It’s something he doesn’t take for granted in his role today.

Clint Schwab, president of Acuity Genetics, will be the first to point out the pedigree of swine industry leaders who have mentored him in his career. It’s something he doesn’t take for granted in his role today.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is partnering with Marathon Health to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities as part of its efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce.

“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.

National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff