Hog Management
Genetic selection is a viable tool for reducing incidence of pelvic organ prolapse, but research shows body condition score and perineal score need to be part of the solution.
Discover the critical risk factors and proven measures that can help producers break the cycle of disease infection in grow-finish operations.
While the fear of PRRS rebreaks remains a major hurdle for producers, veterinarian Reid Philips says a systematic, coordinated approach can turn the “impossible” goal of elimination into reality.
New insights into digestible mineral requirements suggest that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to calcium and phosphorus may be limiting sow longevity and performance.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, ensuring agricultural organizations can raise their own legal arguments and defend farming practices against more stringent nutrient regulations in the Maumee River Watershed.
While the technical tools for disease control exist, the real power to defeat endemic viruses lies in the daily, disciplined decisions made on the farm and a commitment to industry-wide collaboration.
Precision Livestock Farming is shifting swine management from subjective assessments to data-driven accuracy, offering new ways to detect disease early and automate labor-intensive tasks. Here are three emerging technologies to consider.
Biosecurity doesn’t stop at the barn door—the feed your pigs consume daily represents a critical, yet often under-recognized, pathway for pathogen introduction.
Although the swine industry has largely learned to live with endemic influenza, Andrew Bowman warns that passive acceptance is a costly mistake. Discover why he believes shifting from management to elimination is “not rocket science” and which three core strategies can break the cycle for good.
New research reveals that continuous camera monitoring combined with targeted feedback can reduce biosecurity violations by more than 70% on commercial sow farms. How can this data-driven shift from reactive audits to proactive surveillance provide a high-return investment for your operation?
As global protein markets evolve, U.S. producers face a shifting landscape of technology breakthroughs and complex regulatory challenges. How will international adoption and consumer perception either disrupt or drive the future of the pork industry?
From school lunch victories to disease elimination, National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council leaders detail the collaborative strategies transforming the industry’s future.
A pork industry panel delves into the latest updates on the National Swine Health Strategy at the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum. Here are some of the takeaways.
Expert warns that the U.S. represents a geographic region susceptible to the introduction of JEV. Discover the critical clinical signs to monitor.
A new guide offers water line cleaning protocols and provides the essential tools to eliminate biofilms and boost animal performance. Learn how to optimize medication efficacy and reduce production costs with these free, step-by-step management strategies.
Get an inside look at the hot topics veterinarians are discussing at the 2026 American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
With antibiotic resistance on the rise, a recent study highlights how health-focused direct-fed microbials can significantly reduce mortality and intestinal colonization in pigs challenged with F18+ E. coli.
Armed with a background in applied science and facility management, Katie Brown is focused on strengthening trust between producers and decision-makers.
Industry experts say its time to move beyond isolated management to a culture of transparency and shared diagnostics. Here’s how the integration of real-time data, AI and regional collaboration is transforming the fight against PRRS and other critical swine health challenges.
From AI-driven “social networks” to digital phenotyping, discover the high-tech tools redefining the future of pork production. In an age of algorithms, learn why curiosity and resilience are the ultimate keys to a producer’s success.
Industry experts unveil a bold 11-step road map to finally achieve a world without PRRS. By applying hard-won lessons from the eradication of pseudorabies, this strategy challenges the industry to overcome its “belief gap” and secure a healthier future for the national herd.
New oral therapies combine targeted antibiotics with anti-inflammatory agents to improve swine health.
House Bill 1118 paves the way for improved operational efficiency and real-world solutions for the region’s pork industry by providing graduate and undergraduate students with increased hands-on learning and “birth-to-market” research opportunities.
Strike the right balance between airflow and heat to maintain air quality without driving unnecessary energy costs during the colder months of the year.
From real-time barn monitoring to solar-powered pickups, Dale Stevermer is proving that what’s good for the planet is also good for the bottom line.
Industry experts share critical tips for maintaining barn infrastructure and pig health during severe winter weather. These strategies help producers manage ventilation, prevent transport stress and maintain biosecurity.
From its humble 1948 beginnings to a thriving modern hog operation in 2026, the Eureka-based family is honored for their generational stewardship, industry leadership and dedication to the future of Illinois pork.
Drawing on a multicultural upbringing, Fine Swine’s Melanie Langley shares how “people care” and an “outsider’s” perspective can transform barn culture and employee retention.
Whether challenges arise from lateral breaks or endemic pressure originating at the sow farm, the fundamental question remains: How do we effectively raise and care for compromised pigs? Although no clear answer exists, here are a few ideas from a swine production system in the Midwest facing these same challenges.
Although rotavirus species A and C are among the most common causes of diarrhea in young pigs, new evidence suggests some strains may also affect the porcine respiratory tract.