Disease Alert: PED Jan 8, 2025
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.
In Polo, Illinois, the Deuth family farm has been a fixture since 1902. Today, the farm hums with activity but what drives the operation is a deep love of livestock and a family legacy passed from generation to generation. John Deuth, along with his sons, Daniel and Michael, carries on the family tradition of Deuth […]
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Over the past four years, African swine fever (ASF) has resulted in the loss of approximately 2.4 million pigs globally. At face value, the number is significant.But for industry leaders, the real takeaway goes far beyond the headline. From Event to Operating Reality ASF is no longer viewed as a one-time disruption. It has become […]
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The effect of litter size relative to functional teat count on lactating sow and litter performance Abigail Jenkins – 2025 Midwest ASAS
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SLIDES OF JANUARY 2026 EXPORT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). January beef exports were lower than a year ago due to the prolonged lockout in China, […]
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Brazil’s pork export sector is continuing to build momentum in 2026, with February numbers showing steady growth and a shifting global demand pattern. February pork exports reached 122,100 tonnes, representing a 6.7% increase year-over-year, while export value climbed to $284.1 million, up 4.1% compared to the same period last year. Strong Early-Year Momentum The first […]
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The conversation around sustainable pork production is no longer just about feed. While optimizing nutrition and feed efficiency remains a top priority, the next wave of innovation is happening directly within the farm, where new technologies tackle the carbon footprint of heating, cooling, and lighting. As the industry works toward ambitious 2030 sustainability goals, a […]
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April Lean Hogs opened higher, rallied to the high at 94.15 and then turned lower, working its way to the low at 93.40 and then settling near the low at 93.50. It was a day of consolidation after Friday’s breakdown that took price to test support at the rising 50-DMA now at93.40. Hogs formed an […]
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Dr. Elizabeth Noblett has been named the 2026 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year, recognizing her leadership and impact early in her veterinary career. Originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, Noblett developed her interest in swine production while studying animal science at North Carolina State University. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 and […]
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South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the five SDSU students who received South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association scholarships on Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Scholarship recipients were Preston Mattheis, of Parkston; Makayla Fouss, of Armour; Alexis Steckelberg, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; Tayler […]
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Recent global trade discussions are sending a cautiously optimistic signal for U.S. agriculture—and for the pork industry, it’s one worth watching closely. China has indicated openness to increasing purchases of U.S. agricultural products beyond traditional commodities, expanding the conversation into broader protein markets. While no formal commitments have been finalized, the tone suggests a potential […]
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