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After extensive product research and taste testing, the chain settled on a popular U.S. pork sausage to spice things up a little.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 11,560 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.34, up $1.69 per head from last week.

Research shows oxytocin can be a tool to increase the proportion of piglets achieving adequate immunity within the critical first hours of life.

“Most screwworm migration does not come from adult flies making heroic flights northward. Instead, it comes from the movement of infested animals — cattle, deer, wildlife — and yes, even in rare cases, people. Wherever the animal goes, the parasite goes with them,” says Dr. Christopher Lee.

Four contract hog growers share insight into how they determine where to put their resources, what holds them back from making big investments and what they want to invest in next on the farm.

Coakley proves how hands-on education and mentorship can create opportunities to attract students to agricultural careers.

Peace of mind, return on investment and the ability to make life-changing decisions faster are just a few reasons why pig farmers are making the decision to purchase more technology on the farm.

APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.

About a mile after he passed a car on fire, Chad Rieck noticed smoke rolling out of his trailer. Within a minute or two, his trailer carrying gilts back from Aksarben was on fire.