Hog Management
“From Bright Leaf to Berkshires” is helping some farmers make that leap.
Four industry experts weigh in on how modern strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome are causing challenges for the pork industry now.
At a time when the U.S. is experiencing the lowest levels of employee engagement in over a decade, cooperative organizations are bucking the trend. Here’s why.
The World Mycotoxin Survey represents 10,868 samples collected and analyzed from 81 countries around the world, resulting in 53,382 analyses.
For the Robinson Family, Oklahoma provided wide-open land and a deep-rooted farming community — the perfect setting for a fresh start for their hog farm.
“It begs the question — if producers are paying more, and consumers are paying more, who is winning?” said Glenn “GT” Thompson, committee chairman.
The Save Our Bacon Act reaffirms livestock producers’ right to sell products across state lines without interference from arbitrary mandates, says U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.
Center for Environment and Welfare research says 60% of state voters want a legislative fix to Prop 12 to bring down prices.
Not only is the Ornithodoros turicata tick a potential vector of the ASF virus, but it also carries human relapsing fever, a severe bacterial infection.
University of Minnesota’s Cesar Corzo leads study underscoring the ongoing need for robust and collaborative surveillance systems that integrate on-farm observations with laboratory diagnostics to provide a comprehensive picture of SVA dynamics.
Very low non-farm unemployment rates can make finding hog farm employees more challenging.
As heat indices soar, how can you keep your livestock and pets safe during dangerous temperatures?
Officials warn that ASF is firing back up, particularly in small-scale, low-biosecurity farms where old outbreaks are re-emerging.
A new study reveals the importance of considering social behavior in animal management.
A team of investigators set out to discover if piglets infected with PoAstV4 exhibited reproducible lesions in the respiratory tract.
An Indianapolis-based agricultural cooperative has found a new way to recruit its next generation of employees.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says California’s actions under Proposition 12 fly in the face of Federal jurisdiction and regulation over food production and safety under the Egg Products Inspection Act.
Don’t forget the lessons of harder days to make sure your risk management strategies to protect against potential future losses are solid.
Here’s a look at news headlines in the pork industry.
If doing good by our animals is the goal, shouldn’t we strive to do more of it? These may sound like philosophical musings, but they reflect the mindset of much of today’s voting public.
Is the swine industry investing enough into the next generation of kids who simply love pigs?
What does it really look like to do the right thing for the pig every day?
Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.
The budget specifically dedicates funding for the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, keeping the state’s diagnostic labs ready for emerging threats.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says this is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years.
How can you avoid candidate drop-off, a situation where job seekers initiate applications but fail to complete them?
Courtney Case says her first priority is caring for the sows, but building a positive culture for her team is a close second. Here’s how it’s helped change one sow farm.
Are you taking advantage of the SDRS data and information available to make better decisions for the health and profitability of your operation?
Showing pigs opened the door for many opportunities in Haley Schwecke’s life, but most importantly it instilled a passion for pigs and people that motivates her research today.
Weaning stress can damage the intestinal tract, making piglets more susceptible to disease and reducing growth performance. That’s why it’s essential to get the newly weaned pig off to a good start.