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We are fighting many battles now in the pork industry. From disease to animal rights extremists to misconceptions of what it’s like to work on a pig farm, I’m reminded of how much the people on the front line matter.

Well known bacon, hot dog and processed meat brand, Oscar Mayer is reportedly for sale for $3 to 5 billion.

Livestock feeders find solid profits as the summer grilling season begins. Beef and pork packers continue to struggle with negative margins.

Porcine deltacoronavirus emerged about a year after detection of PEDV. A study funded by the Swine Health Information Center is filling the gaps in current epidemiologic information regarding PDCoV post-introduction.

“The current lifetime estate and gift tax exemption is $13.61 million and will be cut in half beginning in 2026.”

The impact of depopulation incidents on employee mental health can’t be discussed enough, says veterinarian Randy Jones.

A new private brand from Walmart has launched to provide a unique experience at still affordable prices.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,775 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.17, down $2.85 per head from last week.

Richard Slayman, the Massachusetts man who was the recipient of the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney, has died less than two months after the procedure.