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The dynamics of the industry suggest that a firm pork cutout and tempered feed costs provide ample support for growth, says CoBank’s Brian Earnest.
How does adding soybean byproducts back into meal affect nursey pigs?
California’s Proposition 12 has devastated family farms, fueled market consolidation and increased food costs. Legislators brought forward The Food Security and Farm Protection Act to protect farmers and consumers from “burdensome government overreach.”
Researchers suggest this technology has the potential to improve vaccine compliance, biosecurity and overall animal welfare in commercial swine operations.
Are you being honest with yourself? It’s time to set appropriate expectations and write them down on paper.
Replacing some amount of commercial fertilizers with manure maintains annual crop yields, increases soil organic carbon storage, reduces GHG emissions, and reduces crops’ carbon footprint, the organization points out.
H5N1 is different than other new swine disease outbreaks because USDA has jurisdiction over H5 in any animal, so they have the regulatory authority, says Scanlon Daniels, DVM.
Emma Zwart presents the findings of her Porcine Astrovirus Type 4 study and the best sampling techniques she discovered for detection and surveillance of this virus.
After years of waiting and mixed signals, pork producers respond to USDA’s action to extend waivers allowing pork processors to operate at higher line speeds.
This world-renowned pork industry event returns to Des Moines June 4-5.
Two of the key messages that surfaced during the strategic planning process were to be bold and improve demand. What does that mean for producers?
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine student Patrick Jung compared two well-known antibiotics, Tylvalosin and Lincomycin, for controlling ileitis in finishing pigs.
Four pork industry experts share their take on the possibilities artificial intelligence brings to pork production.
American Association of Swine Veterinarian’s leader shares what the industry can expect in the year ahead.
E. coli is certainly not new among pigs, but it tends to ebb and flow over time — right now, infections happen to be in a peak trend.
We must address the needs of Millennials and Gen Zs to remain relevant and continue advancing the pork industry.
Sows get sick despite our best efforts. But how does this impact the piglet — especially as it relates to muscle development, feed efficiency and meat yield and quality?
What we do with where we’re placed is up to us. Don’t doubt the cumulative power of the little things. I’ve seen them add up to make a big difference in the world.
Manufacturing challenges have made Vitamin E difficult to find and afford for some producers.
When you’re feeling sick, you want to feel better. Pigs should have that opportunity as well, says Brian Payne, DVM. A secondary benefit is that they produce better.
Pork producers will gather from around the country for one of the pork industry’s most important and exciting events of the year. Here’s what you can expect at the National Pork Industry Forum.
Geneticists take a deeper look into what’s ahead for the U.S. pork industry in the ever-evolving field of genetics.
As influenza season rages in full force for humans and pigs, Montse Torremorell, DVM, says there are a few simple things you can do that could make a big impact on your herd’s (and employees’) health.
For Lance Dunbar, there are many similarities between his career as director of production for Professional Swine Management and his role as a firefighter. It all comes down to doing the right thing even when it’s hard.
NPPC President Lori Stevermer highlighted Proposition 12, the top pork industry issue in her “Perspectives from the Field” hearing testimony.
The AASV Annual Meeting is packed full of opportunity, so experts encourage attendees to plan accordingly.
Unlike energy and nutrients, there are no firm recommendations of fiber inclusion in nursery diets. Here’s a look at the role fiber can play in ameliorating post-weaning diarrhea.
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
A rare but serious mosquito-borne virus that can spread to humans has been found at two pig farms in Queensland, Australia.
Is it better for each production phase to operate as an independent all-star, or should they function as team players working toward a shared, higher goal?