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NOVUS Introduces New Logos for Enhanced Brand Cohesion and Visibility

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

NOVUS is proud to unveil its refreshed product logos, designed to improve visibility and align with the intelligent nutrition company’s corporate identity. These updates reflect NOVUS’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality products that exemplify the company’s philosophy, Made of More™. The new logos and colors can already be seen on company brochures, trade show booths, […]

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Warmth in Winter: New Insights about Heating Solutions for Pig Production

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Colder months bring significant challenges for pig producers, as maintaining optimal temperatures is crucial for animal health, welfare, and economic viability. Pigs, being homeothermic, expend more energy to stay warm when temperatures drop below their thermoneutral zone, leading to increased feed consumption and reduced efficiency. Recent scientific studies published in 2025 offer promising insights into […]

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Pig X Podcast: Season 6, Episode 6: The Science Behind Sudden Sow Deaths

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Recent necropsies have revealed new insights into unexplained sow deaths, helping producers better understand the causes behind these losses. A recent study led by Laura Solis, a graduate student at Iowa State University, examined why these deaths occur, many around farrowing. In some cases, animals were sent to the lab for further analysis, as discussed […]

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Croatia Tops the World in Pork ConaCroatia Now Leads the World in Per-Capita Pork Consumptionsumption — Here’s How It Compares to Other Major Pork-Eating Nations

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

New global consumption data places Croatia as the world’s highest per-capita pork consumer, edging out traditional heavyweights across Europe and Asia. While a viral CroatiaWeek article initially sparked attention, multiple independent datasets confirm the same trend: Croatia consistently sits at or near the #1 position globally. How Much Pork Does Croatia Actually Eat? Across major […]

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Sucrose Takes the Lead in New Nursery Pig Study from Iowa State University

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

A new Iowa State University study has taken a closer look at how sucrose and lactose—two commonly used simple sugars—shape early nursery pig performance, feed intake, and diet preference immediately after weaning. Conducted at the ISU Swine Nutrition Farm, the research evaluated 420 newly weaned pigs across a 42-day nursery period. The findings offer valuable […]

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Fighting Lameness Part 2: From Claws to Care — How Nutrition Builds Stronger Sows | Ton Kramer

Monday, November 17, 2025

Ton Kramer shares how nutrition and care can curb lameness and strengthen sow herds. Listen to the full episode on Popular Pig

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NPPC Capital Update – Week Ending November 14, 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

A comprehensive weekly policy briefing for U.S. pork producers Government Shutdown Ends; USDA Reopens and Farm Programs Resume A record-setting 43-day federal government shutdown officially ended this week, restoring full operations across federal agencies that pork producers depend on daily.The Senate and House approved a short-term funding package, which the President signed on Wednesday, reopening […]

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True North Hog Report: November 13, 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Shifting Trade Winds Between North America and China Global Trade Winds Are Changing The international pork market continues to evolve, and some of the most closely watched developments today involve trade discussions between Canada, the United States, and China. These ongoing talks could influence export access, pricing, and production decisions across North America. For producers, […]

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Pork Buyers Push Back Against Bid To Pause Price-Fixing Case

Monday, November 17, 2025

Pork buyers are urging a Minnesota federal court to keep the long-running pork price-fixing litigation moving, arguing that major producers and Agri Stats should not be allowed to hit pause while they pursue an appeal aimed at forcing the judge’s recusal. The request comes as the defendants seek to temporarily halt proceedings while they ask […]

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Using AgView® to Streamline Swine Health Production Plans

Monday, November 17, 2025

State animal health officials and pork producers now report time savings, improved data security, and real-time operational benefits compared to managing data through manual spreadsheets and emails. Swine Production Health Plans (SPHPs), also known as commuter agreements, have become significantly more efficient and accurate with the use of the Pork Checkoff-funded traceability program AgView®. Both […]

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