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The Swine Disease Reporting System initiative now includes more than 950,000 unique submissions tested by PCR for the five U.S. porcine endemic agents. Here’s an update.

Federal agents foiled plans for 47 roosters and hens that tried to cross the U.S. border at the Laredo Port of Entry on Nov. 12.

Plant-based burgers often promise protein comparable to their animal-based counterparts, but the way protein is expressed on current nutrition labels – a single generic value expressed in grams – can be misleading.

The pork industry rallies to help those in need this holiday season. Here are a few examples of pork producers supporting their communities and making a difference.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 9,625 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $69.93, up $2.59 per head from last week.

Keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving by following these tips, USDA advises.

Supply-chain disruptions are hitting America’s meat producers and sending them scrambling for alternatives as they seek to care for farm animals and keep down costs.

Animal protein prices will remain firm in 2022, says Rabobank, but significant challenges will remain and markets will be driven by the transition to more sustainable animal protein, biosecurity challenges and COVID.

Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods Inc. will transition all breeding sows in company-owned barns to its Advanced Open Sow Housing System by the end of 2021.