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.
Swift Pork Co. has moved forward with a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit tied to long-running odor complaints near its pork processing facility in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood. Court filings indicate the settlement has received preliminary approval, triggering the next phase of the legal process, which includes notifying residents who may be eligible to participate. […]
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Political upheaval in Venezuela is creating renewed discussion around potential opportunities for U.S. agriculture, particularly in export-driven sectors such as feed grains, animal protein and livestock inputs. While uncertainty remains high, shifting dynamics could reshape trade flows and present longer-term openings for U.S. producers. A Market Long Dependent on Imports Venezuela has relied heavily on […]
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A newly filed consumer lawsuit targeting the McRib sandwich is drawing attention not just to fast-food marketing, but to a broader issue facing the pork industry: how modern pork products are understood by the public. The proposed class-action suit alleges that consumers were misled by the name and appearance of the McRib, arguing that the […]
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Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon
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Brazil’s hog industry wrapped up 2025 with strong momentum, marked by record export volumes and solid domestic margins that reinforced the country’s growing influence in global pork markets. As the industry turns toward 2026, fundamentals remain supportive, underpinned by disciplined supply growth, firm international demand and favorable feed cost dynamics. Record Exports Strengthen Global Standing […]
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Global pork, beef, and poultry supplies remain under pressure heading into 2026—an outlook that could create a more supportive pricing environment for pork producers, provided market fundamentals remain in control. According to Florian Possberg, partner at Polar Pork Farms, tightening protein supplies across major livestock sectors are setting the stage for a potentially profitable year […]
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Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is pleased to announce four research projects under its Advancing Swine Research Call for Proposals, a national initiative designed to strengthen the resiliency, sustainability, and competitiveness of Canada’s pork sector. Supported by the Pork Promotion and Research Agency (PPRA), the projects announced today represent the first set of approved investments under […]
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A gap is a hole in prices which occurs when the current day’s high is below the previous day’s low or when the current days low is above the previous day’s high. Gaps indicate a sudden change of direction and, if left unfilled, can hint toward a major price reversal. Until filled, the gap serves […]
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Oklahoma lawmakers have enacted new restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land, citing national security concerns tied to foreign adversaries, particularly China. While the legislation is designed to limit future land acquisitions by certain foreign entities, its structure allows existing agricultural operations — including those owned by Smithfield Foods — to continue operating without disruption. […]
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The post-weaning period is a critical period for pigs and is often associated with reduced feed intake, impaired gut health, and reduced growth performance. Pharmacological concentrations of zinc oxide have been widely used in nursery diets to alleviate these challenges, but increasing environmental and regulatory concerns have encouraged the evaluation of alternative nutritional strategies. Dietary […]
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