Hog Industry News
Ashley DeDecker was honored for her body of research that has spanned feed manufacturing, nutrition, welfare, reproduction, management, performance and productivity, animal health and meat quality.
Brian Kennedy of Beaulaville, N.C., received the Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year at the annual NC Pork Conference.
Whether everyone’s favorite college basketball team is looking good as we head deeper into the NCAA Tournament’s March Madness or not, one thing’s for sure—the Ohio Pork Council is putting pork as the No.1 seed to win.
Zeke McCullen of Clinton, N.C., was awarded the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing a pork producer aged 40 or younger who has contributed to the pork industry in North Carolina and exhibits potential for leadership.
Registration for the 2024 World Pork Expo is now open. Here’s how to register.
Leading U.S. pork processor and exporter Seaboard Foods announced the opening of Seaboard Foods of Japan, its first overseas sales office.
Dr. Angela Baysinger, DVM, passed away on March 8. Baysinger was well known throughout the pork industry for her contributions to veterinary medicine and empowering those around her every day.
Jimmy Pollock has spent his entire career working with and serving pork producers to improve and strengthen the pork industry, a role that has benefited farm families across the state and the across the country.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition.
The National Pork Producers Council proudly announced 12 scholarship winners at the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum. Meet the winners.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces the induction of new officers and the election of members to its board of directors.
The classic American meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables was fused with Japanese ingredients to win over judges at this year’s student Taste competition, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association on Monday.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 veterinary students who participated in the AASV Student Seminar at the Annual Meeting.
Paul Sundberg, DVM, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum for his exceptional service to the industry. Here’s why.
As part of its mission to fund research with direct application to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in funding for research.
Madeline Hall, a Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
Rodger Main, DVM, was honored with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award for his excellence in teaching, research and service to the swine veterinary profession.
Nathan Winkelman, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service award winner.
Twelve $7,500 grants were awarded by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Paul Yeske, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award recipient during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Angela Baysinger, DVM, was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Meet the AASV Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year honored during the 55th American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
South Korea’s leading animal nutrition company EASY BIO announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Devenish Nutrition LLC, a U.S. corporation specializing in feed additives.
Melissa Farber Billing, DVM, was recognized for her proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service as well as her tireless service to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.
Holden Farms’ Veterinarian Matt Allerson was honored as the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Here’s a peek at some of the great work pork companies are doing in communities across the country.
Senator Lincoln Hough received the Outstanding Legislator Award during the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo. He was chosen for his outstanding support of the Missouri pork industry and all of agriculture.
Merck Animal Health and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to 10 veterinary students for 2024. Here’s a list of the winners.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association tips its hat each year to local leaders. Here are the 2024 winners.