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Hogs clear another resistance

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

A price channel consists of two parallel trend-lines providing support (bottom) and resistance (top) lines that contain price fluctuations.  Channels may be bullish (slanting upwards), bearish (slanting downwards), or neutral (horizontal). Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures Broker  “Pinion Futures, LLC d/b/a Breitinger & Sons” 800.411.FUTURES (3888) www.indianafutures.com

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PIGTEK ANNOUNCES NEW 5-YEAR WARRANTIES ON STAINLESS-STEEL FEED LINE PRODUCTS

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for customer peace of mind. PigTek’s new anchor bearing, featuring a triple lip seal for superior dust and water protection, now […]

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PRRS in pigs: Why does it seem like it’s getting worse?Dr. Andrew Bents

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Our goal today is to understand why this may be, and to review control strategies we can employ to minimize the impact of this virus on our own herds. About the virus Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus, known well to the industry as “PRRS,” has been a real and present threat to pork production […]

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Hogs Pullback, By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc., December 16th 2025

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list  – Sign Up Now  For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:15 pm. It is free for anyone who […]

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Herd health woes? Water-soluble options may be the answer, By Dr. Nic Lauterbach from Pharmgate Animal Health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

You’re walking pens and you hear it: a dry cough to your left, several more on your right. All around, pigs are less active and heaving in shallow, rapid breaths. When respiratory disease strikes, it’s critical to make the right treatment decisions. Water-soluble medication is one tried-and-true method veterinarians recommend. “There are pros and cons […]

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Growing the next generation of swine producers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

For Kevin Koenig, supporting the future of the hog industry isn’t just a job, it’s a passion. With over 20 years of experience in the hog industry, Kevin, a production manager with AMVC, noticed a growing challenge among the contract growers he supports: finding reliable help for their swine operations. The continued challenge made him […]

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Craft Over Scale: How Three Small Pork Processors Are Turning Quality Into a Competitive Advantage

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

In an industry where scale often dominates the conversation, some of the most instructive lessons are coming from smaller pork processors that have chosen a different path — one built on craftsmanship, discipline, and consistency. Rather than chasing volume, these operations compete by getting the details right every day. Swine Web looked at three independent […]

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Slowing Down to Move Hogs Better: Why Understanding Pig Behavior Matters

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

By Swine Web Staff Reducing stress—both human and animal—is becoming one of the most important factors in moving hogs safely, efficiently, and consistently, according to insights shared by Kevin Brooks of Olymel. Speaking during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2025 in Saskatoon, Brooks, a production manager with Olymel West who specializes in animal handling and […]

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U.S. Pork Exports Steady in September with Value Record for Mexico; Beef Exports Lowest Since Mid-2020

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by USMEF, September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork exports, matching year-ago value while down slightly in volume. But September beef exports were the lowest in more than five years, with shipments […]

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NPPC Capital Update: House Advances Clean Water Act Reforms; Lawmakers Warn on Vitamin Supply Risks

Monday, December 15, 2025

December 2025 | Swine Web The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) reports two significant policy developments this week with direct implications for U.S. pork producers: progress on Clean Water Act permitting reform and growing concern in Congress over U.S. reliance on China for critical feed vitamins. House Passes Bill to Reform Clean Water Act Permit […]

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