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.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that would have redirected approximately $12 million in settlement funds paid by Smithfield Foods from an environmental grant program to public schools, allowing the funds to continue being used for environmental projects as originally intended. Background on the Settlement The case centers on […]
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Key takeaways Improved markets are helping boost optimism in the swine industry in 2026. The United States and Brazil are competing for key pork export markets. Disease challenges can be diminished with systematic and strategic approaches. Favorable market conditions and innovative approaches to long-standing challenges are helping the U.S. swine industry enter 2026 with renewed […]
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Slowing down and working with the pig’s natural behavior can significantly reduce stress during animal movement — benefiting both pigs and the people handling them. That message was a key takeaway from a recent industry discussion led by Kevin Brooks, a production manager specializing in animal handling and training with Olymel. Brooks shared practical insights […]
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Pork consumption in the UK is gaining momentum, with more households planning to purchase pork than at any point in recent years. The shift reflects changing consumer priorities as shoppers look for proteins that balance affordability, versatility, and ease of preparation. Value and Versatility Driving Demand As grocery budgets remain under pressure, pork is increasingly […]
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Brazil’s pork sector wrapped up 2025 with a strong performance, posting record export volumes and higher export value, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in global pork trade. Total pork exports for the year reached approximately 1.51 million tonnes, marking an 11.6% increase compared to 2024. Export value climbed even faster, totaling $3.6 billion, up more […]
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Market showing signs of a change of direction. Outside days, reversals, & breaking trend lines could contribute evidence of the turn. Increasing volume would confirm the change whereas decreasing volume would indicate the move is temporary. Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures Broker “Pinion Futures, LLC d/b/a Breitinger & Sons” 800.411.FUTURES (3888) www.indianafutures.com
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SWINETIME — EPISODE #84 How to Identify Sick Pigs Early In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian and Pipestone Holdings owner Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and partner Dr. Joseph Yaros for a practical discussion on one of the most critical aspects of swine production: identifying sick pigs early and […]
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As 2026 gets underway, U.S. agricultural economists see signs that the broader farm economy is stabilizing after several challenging years, though a full recovery remains uncertain and uneven across sectors. Recent economic indicators show that the downward slide seen in much of the farm sector has leveled off. Month-to-month sentiment among agricultural economists is improving […]
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By Swine Web Triumph Foods has announced a series of key executive promotions designed to strengthen the company’s leadership and support continued growth in the U.S. pork industry. In moves that emphasize internal development and operational expertise, the company has elevated two seasoned professionals to expanded leadership roles focused on maintaining performance excellence and driving […]
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An aggressive strain of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) circulating through the U.S. Midwest is expected to significantly reduce pork production as the industry moves into the summer months, according to industry observers. PRRS remains one of the most costly and disruptive diseases in pork production, causing reproductive failure in sows and severe respiratory […]
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