Hog Industry News
In her new role as director, Laura Greiner is ready to guide Iowa State University’s Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) in its efforts to maintain the state’s standing as a leader in advancing animal agriculture.
The poet Ovid said, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” This quote perfectly encompasses a key in business success: small habits done repeatedly truly do add up.
Do you have a plan for swine vaccination administration? Here’s one tool that can help.
“I want you to know the importance of the people you allow into your life,” Ray Perryman said. “The company you keep has absolutely everything to do with where you end up. Be careful who you allow into your life.”
World-renowned swine researcher Mike Ellis received the 2023 John B. Swisher Leadership Award from United Animal Health at the World Pork Expo, celebrating his lifelong contributions to the swine industry.
Growing a global business while keeping that speed of innovation isn’t easy, says Alltech CEO Mark Lyons. Here’s a look at their newest product, Triad, and how the company brought this product to market in six months.
The anti-farmer movement now underway by fringe extremist groups is not pro-animal. It is extremism promoting regressive policies that will chip away at America’s historically stable -- and affordable -- food supply.
Oklahoma State University announced Dr. Jayson Lusk as the new dean and vice president of its Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Lusk will succeed Dr. Tom Coon in early August.
Veterinarians and producers have the convenience of vaccinating for three of the most important swine disease concerns, while reducing the number of bottles to handle and manage, says Merck’s Jamie Lehman, DVM.
Labor challenges are not new to the pork industry, but Boehringer Ingelheim introduced a possible solution at World Pork Expo that is new: oral gel administration for its Lawsonia and Salmonella vaccines.
Johnsonville, LLC, is recalling approximately 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat “Beddar with Cheddar” pork sausage links.
Novus International, Inc., announced its comprehensive rebranding initiative and “the beginning of a new area of smarter solutions for farmers around the globe – intelligent nutrition” during the World Pork Expo.
Pork producers have a new tool in the toolbox that can help reduce economic loss due to glass breakage and improve worker safety on the farm while doing its job as an antibiotic, says Norbrook’s Megan Bollin, DVM.
Protocol, a biosecurity management system utilizing facial recognition technology for controlled access of livestock barns, launched at World Pork Expo. Here’s what brought two companies together to advance biosecurity.
Meat processing plants in the U.S. have garnered considerable public attention recently. A new study looks to identify characteristics associated with plant survival and provide crucial information for legislators.
A policy panel at World Pork Expo, moderated by Editor Jennifer Shike, was held to discuss the importance of protecting producers’ livelihoods and maintaining pork production as a vital component of the U.S. economy.
Acuity and Fast Genetics, two swine genetics companies wholly owned by STgenetics, officially announced their joint brand, AcuFast, on June 1.
The Maschhoffs, a leading pork production company, announced the launch of its refreshed purpose, core values and strategic objectives.
On behalf of all the Ohio pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council partners with three community-based nonprofits to bring high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need.
The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.
The 2023 Iowa Swine Day program will focus on what it does best: provide widely regarded speakers who will share information on topics vital to today’s pork producer.
Tom Petznick, DVM, is a respected thought leader in porcine sapovirus (PSaV). He will be awarded the 2023 Science in Practice Award at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference for his tireless PSaV efforts and sow expertise.
U.S. House Agriculture’s Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday provided an opportunity for animal agriculture stakeholders to detail their priorities they hope to achieve from lawmakers actions.
Here’s a look at some of the scheduled business and pork academy seminar topics to be held during the 2023 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
For displaying the company’s core values through key business decisions and leadership actions, while showing outstanding commitment as an individual, Katie Brown, receives The Maschhoffs’ 2023 Core Values Award.
After Tyson Foods reports anemic first quarter sales and downgrades its forecast, The Wall Street Journal editors wrote, “This doesn’t look like an antitrust conspiracy or market oligopoly.”
There’s no question Illinois Bacon Day was a day for celebration. However, Illinois pig farmers wanted the day to also bring attention to the important hurdles that pork producers are facing now. Here’s what happened.
Voices from the restaurant, grocery, packing and pork industries urged the California Department of Food and Agriculture to reconsider the Proposition 12 implementation timeline during a public hearing Friday.
Here’s a look at the most recent updates and opportunties from pork industry associations across the nation!
Zoetis unveils a new diagnostic consultative service from Zoetis that provides support to pork producers and veterinarians as a resource to the new Mhp (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae) Guardian management program.