Tag: pigs
America’s Pig Farmer of Year is from Pennsylvania
The National Pork Board named Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Vice President Chris Hoffman as America's Pig Farmer of the Year for 2019-2020.
USDA updates pig slaughter inspection rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Sept. 17 a final rule to modernize swine slaughter inspection.
Swine feed holding times updated to prevent the spread of viruses
The new details decrease holding times over the initial estimations and give additional assurances of further viral degradation if the feed is contaminated.
USDA says watch for African swine fever
USDA reminds producers and veterinarians to watch for African swine fever — a highly contagious animal disease that affects both domestic and wild pigs.
Raising pigs on pasture
Learn the basics of raising pigs on pasture and decide if it's right for your operation.
Holding time for feed may reduce swine disease risk
Knowing exactly how long certain feed ingredients have been securely stored before allowing their use on pig farms can reduce disease transmission risk.
Pork Checkoff seeks students for social forces team
The National Pork Board is searching for the next student social forces team, with applications open through June 28 at Pork.org/socialforces.
NASS: U.S. hog inventory up by 3 percent
As of March 1, there were 72.9 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 3 percent from March 2017, but down 1 percent from Dec. 1, 2017.
ESFs may improve gestation feeding programs for sows
Electronic sow feeding systems have been able to monitor individual intake of gilts and sows housed together and could eventually improve feed efficiency.
How to reduce the risk of swine flu during fair season
It’s important for fair organizers, visitors and pork exhibitors to have a comprehensive plan in place to reduce the risk of swine flu transmission.
