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.
How Sensor Intelligence and Predictive Systems Are Shaping the Future of Swine Barn Management By Chris Elvidge, PigTek In the next evolution of barn management, precision is no longer about reacting — it’s about anticipating. Smart sensors and predictive ventilation systems are transforming how swine producers monitor, control, and optimize barn environments. By merging data […]
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Fourteen years ago, when I was first exposed to sorting technology, I wasn’t sold. At the time, it felt like another system that promised efficiency but added friction in the barn. Training pigs often meant people pushing panels, forcing movement, and wrestling animals through gates. From a labour, animal-handling, and practicality standpoint, it was a […]
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he National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which encourage Americans to “consumer a variety of protein foods from animal sources, including eggs, poultry, seafood, and red meat.” “America’s pork producers appreciate the 2025 Dietary […]
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As a new production year begins, swine producers are once again taking stock of their biosecurity programs. Access control, sanitation, and traffic flow are familiar pillars—but waste and mortality management is increasingly where gaps show up. In today’s disease and labor environment, disposal decisions are no longer background tasks; they are frontline biosecurity choices. Why […]
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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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