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.
By Pig Improvement Company (PIC) For the past 20 to 30 years, PRRS has taken an incredible toll on the farmers and veterinarians striving for the best possible animal health outcomes. Efforts to control the disease and minimize animal suffering require intensive intervention, with research showing up to a 3.79x increase in antibiotic use for […]
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Swine Diet Acidification In-feed antibiotics have historically played a central role in swine nutrition, primarily to prevent disease and to promote growth.1 However, prolonged use of these antibiotics presents regulatory and health challenges to the pigs. Beyond the economic costs, continuous administration of antibiotics significantly contributes to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue […]
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One of the lesser-talked-about but crucial dynamics in swine live production is the role of visa-supported employees. In our 2025 Swine Live Production Industry Insights Survey, nearly half of respondents reported that more than 25% of their workforce is on a TN or similar visa. Specifically, 30.6% reported that more than half of their team […]
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FORMYL is a proven, encapsulated source of formic and citric acids designed for swine diets. It is safer to handle than liquid formic acid, is less corrosive to equipment, and is more effective at delivering active ingredients to the right areas of the gut.
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Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry. The 2025 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Recipients are Jim Petrik, of Gayville; Brian Renelt, of Wilmot; and Ray Waldner, of […]
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Christensen Farms recently welcomed representatives from the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul to its Sleepy Eye, Minnesota office for a Lunch and Learn session aimed at strengthening support for its workforce. The event provided team members with the opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and learn more about resources available to international employees. Christensen […]
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The latest USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook provides a deeper look at how the pork sector is positioned heading into 2026 — and the message is clear: production is expanding, but demand fundamentals are keeping pace. This balance between supply growth and demand strength will be the defining theme for producers this year. Download […]
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A new bulletin from Michigan State University Extension is offering swine producers a clearer look at insurance tools designed to help manage risk and protect farm income. Titled “Insurance Options for Swine Growers,” the resource outlines key coverage programs available to pork producers and explains how different policies can be used as part of a […]
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Gavin Howerton, a student with the Clinton FFA program, impressed the judges with his speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 17 at the 2026 Missouri Pork Expo. This year’s topic was Building Consumer Trust: How Pork Producers Connect Farm to Fork. Howerton was one of six speakers to […]
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A major investment in swine education and research is moving forward following the signing of new legislation supporting expansion of the swine facilities at South Dakota State University. The legislation authorizes funding for expansion of the university’s wean-to-finish swine barn, strengthening research capacity and hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing careers in pork production and […]
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