Increased positivity for the PRRS virus in the wean-to-market category, severe outbreaks of Strep zooepidemicus in Canada and APP making its appearance again this fall- what viruses should pork ...

Dr. Amanda Anderson Reever, a veterinarian with Suidae Health and Production, walks us through how to extract fluids from tongue tips for diagnostic testing. She addresses how this technique has ...

Less sperm per dose means using the best boars for faster genetic progress, but how low can we go without compromising sow performance? In our latest research, we explore lowering semen concentrations ...

The gastrointestinal microbiome plays indispensable roles in modulating immune response and functions of the digestive system. There is growing evidence that the impact of gastrointestinal microbiome ...

Save money by performing basic auger repairs yourself. Whether you need to replace an anchor bearing, braze and splice a line, or change a motor, this video series from Hog Slat offers helpful ...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus PRRSV is recognized as a major challenge to the pork industry, imposing an estimated $560 million in losses annually (Neumann et al., 2005, Rossow, ...

Every day, passionate people take great care in raising pigs. America's pig farmers work hard to provide safe, quality pork for everyone's table. They do not take days off for holidays or winter ...

The USDA has announced the appointment of 158 delegates, including 153 producers and five importers, to the 2024 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. Members appointed to serve one-year terms are: ...

As part of its ongoing efforts to serve the local and regional meat processing sector in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute has released new research and ...

Bacon Nation – Las Vegas' first 24/7 bacon-inspired restaurant concept – is officially open at the D Las Vegas. Created by Downtown Hospitality Group, the restaurant serves up elevated, over-the-top ...

The USDA has announced the appointment of 150 producers and five importers to the 2022 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.

Genetic selection for litter size and improved management practices have resulted in more piglets farrowed per litter in the United States (Knauer and Hostetler, 2013). Yet, improvements in litter ...