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.
– A significant step forward in animal health innovation is underway as Verovaccines GmbH announces a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for its bluetongue virus type 3 vaccine, VeroBlue-3. While the approval centers on bluetongue, the broader story extends well beyond a single disease. The milestone signals the emergence of an entirely […]
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Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is investing in new research aimed at addressing Streptococcus suis, a bacterial pathogen that can cause respiratory disease, meningitis, and sudden death in post-weaned piglets, leading to significant animal health challenges and economic losses for producers. The project, “Harnessing Lactobacillus: Engineering Bacteriophage Endolysins to Combat Streptococcus suis Infection in Post-Weaned Piglets,” […]
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Margins deteriorated over the first half of March from a combination of lower hog prices and steady to slightly higher feed costs. Despite a generally firm cutout recently, lean hog futures may be succumbing to pressure from a heavier slaughter run relative to market expectations. Over the last three weeks, hog slaughter has been about […]
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Sow Retention is not a new notion, but it is gaining renewed attention as the industry continues to question whether long-standing concepts still hold true to the modern high-prolific sow. One thing, however, has not changed: keeping sows in the herd for longer is more profitable—as long as performance remains strong. Considering sow lifetime productivity […]
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In Polo, Illinois, the Deuth family farm has been a fixture since 1902. Today, the farm hums with activity but what drives the operation is a deep love of livestock and a family legacy passed from generation to generation. John Deuth, along with his sons, Daniel and Michael, carries on the family tradition of Deuth […]
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Over the past four years, African swine fever (ASF) has resulted in the loss of approximately 2.4 million pigs globally. At face value, the number is significant.But for industry leaders, the real takeaway goes far beyond the headline. From Event to Operating Reality ASF is no longer viewed as a one-time disruption. It has become […]
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The effect of litter size relative to functional teat count on lactating sow and litter performance Abigail Jenkins – 2025 Midwest ASAS
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SLIDES OF JANUARY 2026 EXPORT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). January beef exports were lower than a year ago due to the prolonged lockout in China, […]
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Brazil’s pork export sector is continuing to build momentum in 2026, with February numbers showing steady growth and a shifting global demand pattern. February pork exports reached 122,100 tonnes, representing a 6.7% increase year-over-year, while export value climbed to $284.1 million, up 4.1% compared to the same period last year. Strong Early-Year Momentum The first […]
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The conversation around sustainable pork production is no longer just about feed. While optimizing nutrition and feed efficiency remains a top priority, the next wave of innovation is happening directly within the farm, where new technologies tackle the carbon footprint of heating, cooling, and lighting. As the industry works toward ambitious 2030 sustainability goals, a […]
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