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NPPC President Duane Stateler says this is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years.
Are you taking advantage of the SDRS data and information available to make better decisions for the health and profitability of your operation?
The legislation fully funds measures and programs that help prevent, prepare for, and respond to foreign animal diseases.
Showing pigs opened the door for many opportunities in Haley Schwecke’s life, but most importantly it instilled a passion for pigs and people that motivates her research today.
Here’s a quick look at new products and business developments in the pork industry.
By monitoring pigs and farm employees in sow farms and nurseries, Daniel Moraes’ research reveals valuable insights into IAV diversity that could help producers make better decisions.
Although H5N1 is not in the commercial swine herd yet, the swine industry is working to find answers to the hard questions. How can we prevent it? How can we mitigate it? If it does come, what will it look like in pigs?
The business side of the pork industry is good and needs to be good, says veterinarian Clayton Johnson. But producers face uncertainty with PRRS and other diseases, making the current state of the industry a bit of a paradox.
Here’s a look at news from NutriQuest, Novonesis and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions.
NPPC’s Director of Animal Health Anna Forseth shares why developing a H5N1 response plan for the swine industry and establishing the National Swine Health Strategy have been two major priorities for the industry this year.
The need for people to pursue pork industry careers has never been greater. Here’s one way the pork industry is trying to rise up to meet the need.
From swine health and technology to marketing and pork as an important protein, four producers dig into the realities and priorities impacting their operation as well as the industry.
Lower feed costs and more domestic demand opportunity offer promising signs for the back half of year.
Today’s biosecurity protocols are more extensive than ever before. It’s easy to overlook a step here or there, says Brandi Burton, a veterinarian with Suidae. She advises being as observant and proactive as possible.
What can you do to minimize exposure to disease at shows this summer?
The findings offer valuable insights into Influenza A virus dynamics across the U.S. Authors say these findings can help inform decisions by producers and veterinarians.
U.S. swine veterinarians agree that swine health will be a hot topic this week at the World Pork Expo. Here’s their take on the health surprises, problems and opportunities in the first half of 2025.
A new feature in AgView is opening doors for greater efficiencies and opportunities to keep business moving. Here’s a look at how swine production health plans created in AgView can be powerful tools for decisionmakers in an outbreak scenario.
Several conferences and conventions will be held this summer to bring information, and health and technology updates to producers and pork industry professionals.
Pork producers’ wins included in House-passed reconciliation bill provide hope for farmers during uncertain times.
Access to animal health products is essential for animal welfare, productivity and livability, all of which affect the bottom line of pork producers across the country.
At a crucial time in piglet development, research shows combining feed or water additives with a free benzoic acid program can further enhance the performance of the pigs in the nursery period.
Which type of immunity is more important for protection against PCV2? Research compares humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity in fighting PCV2.
Merck unveils its largest economic development project in recent history, which is expected to create more than 200 full-time roles.
It’s time to implement robust control strategies to reduce mosquito populations near farms and minimize potential production impacts.
Depopulation is an unfortunate, but necessary, reality in swine production, says Gabriela Grant, student in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Finding a method that prioritizes both efficiency and animal welfare is crucial.
Tongue tips are an easy sample to collect, says the Swine Health Information Center. New research proves it could be a helpful tool in your sow herd.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says it’s just as critical – if not more – that the House Agriculture Committee keeps its promise to take action on a solution to the many problems triggered by California Proposition 12.
Environmental samples can help evaluate the level of biosecurity on a farm. A group of Kansas State University scientists evaluated the effect of freeze–thaw cycles and storage at 4°C and room temperature on ASF virus DNA detection in environmental samples.
Disease biosecurity is just one area swine producers should avoid becoming fatigued about heading into summer. Just because summer heat is around the corner, don’t be fooled into thinking your winter infection worries are gone.