Pork producers from seven state pork associations participated in an NPPC mini legislative fly-in Wednesday in Washington, DC, lobbying lawmakers on several issues important to the U.S. pork industry
The creation of species-specific valid tools for pain assessment is essential to recognize pain and determine the requirement and efficacy of analgesic treatments
U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum hosted by the National Pork Producers Council...
With the grain markets in Ukraine unreliable and the supply chain for grain unstable, many Ukrainian farmers are turning to swine to make a living. But raising pigs can be complicated. So, they...
Evidence-based medical practices for pet pigs are needed. EldonCard is a human blood-typing card shown to be rapid and reliable in identifying blood phenotypes of pet pigs. The objective of this...
The decision comes after a risk assessment conducted by veterinarians with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA, published in the August 2023 issue of the Federal Register. The...
Some Ukrainian grain farmers are raising hogs for the first time, a more lucrative use of their harvest. An Iowa State University swine health expert is helping some of those farmers safely navigate...
PetTalk, from the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
As the summer heat continues to simmer, the risk of painful sunburns continues to be a concern as well. This is true for humans but also for animals like pigs, whose skin not only closely resembles...
The notice seeks information on four topics: general comments or questions about the draft Federal Strategy, animal agriculture, croplands and data & data sharing. Comments are invited from a variety...
Marcela García and Eduardo Molina will share strategies to improve profitability in pork production at the AMVEC LV National Congress on August 1-4, 2023, in Acapulco, México.
AVMA organizers delivered a program full of exciting events, activities and presentations and offered continuing education (CE) sessions by experts from the industry.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” will enable eligible...
This study evaluated the effect of sperm concentration of boar semen doses, for intrauterine artificial insemination, on semen quality and established concentration limits for their production.
This facility, which offers the highest level of biocontainment laboratories and safety protocols, is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will allow scientists to study and diagnose critical animal...
