Hog Management
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.
It’s time to implement robust control strategies to reduce mosquito populations near farms and minimize potential production impacts.
Data shows farmers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Here are three ways you can minimize personal injury on the swine farm.
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.
Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip to NPPC’s Fall Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C.
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.
Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.
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.
Experts share tips to beat heat stress this summer by preparing now for what’s ahead to keep your farm running as efficiently and profitably as possible.
How will more precise measurements and data give consumers and the supply chain what they want? Experts say it’s time for a new approach.
The National Pork Board unveils it’s all-new brand campaign, Taste What Pork Can Do., with a pop-up pork dining experience hosted by chef and cooking content creator Joshua Weissman.
The ongoing threat of animal rights extremism is a national security concern, says Karen Meidenbauer, DVM. Here’s a look at the big topics discussed during the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit.
Did you know there are six different ways to say piglet in Spanish? AI tools in language acquisition can’t replace the nuances and depth of human interaction and learning, Katie Dotterer says.
FDA’s approval of PIC’s gene-editing technology marks a major milestone for consumers, farmers and the entire pork industry who have desperately hoped for a solution to PRRS, says PIC COO Matt Culbertson.
By understanding what each generation values, companies can boost retention, satisfaction and engagement across employee groups, creating a workplace that meets the needs of today’s workforce while preparing for the future.
Embracing change makes it easier to identify emerging opportunities and target new demand segments that might have previously been overlooked or underserved, and do so with speed and precision.
Although other agricultural industries are finding it challenging to engage Generation Z, the pork industry has a different story to tell. Seth Mitchell is proof that the pork industry is doubling down on developing young leaders.
Here are four ideas to boost productivity on your farm from the experts in the State of the Pork Industry Report.
In times of uncertainty, revisiting your original motivations for joining the industry is crucial. For many, it’s not solely about profit; it’s something much larger.
Although Dave Mensink values his work with the pork industry, for him, the impact that his conservation practices have on the future of his farm is more immediate. He and his wife are the first-generation of Mensinks to farm this land, but he’s hoping they are far from the last.
Publication helps producers evaluate feed uniformity and identify ingredients that may affect herd outcomes.
William & Mary scientists modeled the environmental and economic impacts of substituting various protein sources with pork in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Here’s a look at the results.
An undercover video filmed in a pig barn ranked as the week’s “low” for one of the experts in the latest State of the Pork Industry Report taking a look back at the first quarter of 2025.
Efforts are often focused on reducing feed costs via custom formulations, additives and optimized transportation, but management of the feed after it arrives in the finishing barn can have a big impact on feed efficiency and costs.
Hannah Walker conducted a Lawsonia intracellularis surveillance study and developed a sampling method during her internship with Country View Family Farms.
A University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine students studies how artificial intelligence can serve as a tool in scoring lung lesions of pig lungs and shares her thoughts on what’s ahead.
Creating a culture that encourages employees to think, be creative, come up with new ideas, and steer away from over process drives this industry leader every day.