Swine Health Ontario is spearheading the Ontario initiative to improve disease prevention, detection, response, containment and elimination, leading to better decisions and added value at the farm and industry levels.
Swine Web – Biosecurity & Barn Technology Updat A new electrostatic precipitator (ESP) prototype is showing promising results in removing airborne particles and pathogens inside swine facilities, according to research supported by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) through the Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program. The project — funded jointly by SHIC, the Foundation for Food […]
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Swine Web News – Global Health & Trade Update China has suspended pork imports from Spain’s Barcelona province after the country confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in more than 30 years. Two wild boars found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus, prompting swift trade and biosecurity actions across Europe […]
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Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer November results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast. Download report (pdf) The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index climbed to 139 in November, 10 points higher than in […]
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In this episode, host Jim Eadie of Swine Web sits down with two leading agricultural economists — Dr. Joe Parcell and Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State University — to break down one of the most debated topics in pork marketing today: the pork carcass cutout. We compare and contrast the arguments raised in two […]
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Community spirit was on full display this week as the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Fareway Stores partnered with Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) for the ninth annual Giving Tuesday breakfast. The effort brought hot meals, essential supplies, and meaningful support to individuals experiencing homelessness across Des Moines, Ames, and Grinnell. Volunteers gathered […]
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To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline. Resistance– a price area or trend line above the market that is expected to prevent or stall price increases. Trend lines […]
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Experienced swine health leader joins Pharmgate to strengthen technical expertise and support industry growth. Pharmgate Animal Health is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mindi Bracy as Technical Services Veterinarian, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting swine producers with proven products and practical expertise. Dr. Bracy earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University after obtaining an […]
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Canadian farmers could see significant income gains and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs. The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report titled Reigniting agricultural productivity in Canada, estimates that boosting productivity growth to two per cent annually could unlock $30 billion in additional farm income, generate $31 billion in GDP, and create […]
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Excessive heat during processing can reduce the concentration and bioavailability of Lys in soybean ingredients via Maillard reactions, lowering growth performance in weanling pigs. Reactive Lys (the Lys not bound in Maillard products) is the relevant bioavailable part of Lys that can be used for protein synthesis by the animals. We tested the hypothesis that: […]
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South Korea’s pork industry is projected to remain steady in 2026, with production, consumption, and imports all showing relatively stable trends despite ongoing challenges from animal disease and fluctuating global markets. Pig Crop Holds Steady Analysts expect the 2026 pig crop to reach 19.61 million head, almost identical to 2025. Lower beginning stocks are anticipated […]
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