Hog Production
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.
NPPC President and pork producer, Lori Stevermer, addressed issues Prop 12 creates for farmers and consumers.
Swine veterinarians, researchers and industry experts gathered to dig into the conference theme of being the pig’s champion. Here’s a quick glimpse of what some of the experts had to say.
Alltech released the 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis which highlights the rising mycotoxin risks and strategies for proactive management.
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.
Since 2020, APHIS, in cooperation with industry, has piloted the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan aimed at certifying participating sites as monitored for African swine fever and classical swine fever.
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.
Here’s a first look at this premier event for pork professionals on June 4-5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Chung-Ang University scientists use single-cell RNA analysis to reveal key immune mechanisms in lungs of swine infected with PRRS virus.
Repurposing a sow farm requires careful planning, particularly regarding permitting, facility modifications and financial feasibility.
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.
Here’s a look at some familiar faces in the pork industry who credit FFA with helping them find their way into the pork industry and how it changed their lives.
To combat misconceptions, we must build relationships. You can’t simply meet a legislator once and then expect them to take your side on labor policy, Proposition 12 or line speeds.
Producers are prioritizing productivity, cost efficiency, and adapting to changing consumer needs, RaboResearch says in its latest report.
A rare but serious mosquito-borne virus that can spread to humans has been found at two pig farms in Queensland, Australia.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 32,297 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $112.33, up $6.40 per head from last week.
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?
Growing up on his family’s pig farm, Josh Maschhoff was on the payroll by the time he was in third grade. It wasn’t until he was away at college that he came to some important realizations about his future in the business.
Seth Mitchell will fill the vacancy created by retiring Al Juhnke.
There’s just something about the way love sparks in a pig barn. For the Archers and the Sidwells, this proved to be the perfect place for authenticity, trust and friendship to explode into a love that has stood the test of time.
Each year a pork-producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local, state and national levels is honored with this prestigious recognition.
The swine barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is the site where many pork love stories have begun. For the Bakkers, it was even the site of their honeymoon.
The two-day event provides educational opportunities to youth and adults and distributes information from current research.
Iowa State University extension swine specialist Mark Storlie says the calculator provides a hands-on opportunity to estimate pen feed allocations.
Here’s why the leader of one of the most active state pork organizations in the country believes strongly in the power of communication.
It takes a strong team to achieve nearly 44 years of marriage. Here’s the secret behind one of the pork industry’s most beloved couples.
From markets to retail activations, the conversations were powerful and packed full of opportunity at the Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield.
A friendly competition grew into much more for two young show pig enthusiasts from North Carolina.