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The Crucial Role of Water Quality in the Swine Industry

Monday, July 15, 2024

Water quality is a critical factor in ensuring the health and productivity of swine in the agricultural sector. Swine, like all animals, depend heavily on water for various physiological functions, […]

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Jim Long Pork Commentary, USDA Projects Increased Pork Production, July 15th 2024

Monday, July 15, 2024

[email protected] Last week the USDA reported their projections for pork production in the quarterly animal production report. The USDA is projecting an increase of 837 million lbs. in 2024 above […]

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Weekly Hog Market Facts Summary (Week Ending July 12, 2024)

Monday, July 15, 2024

Ontario Market: Base Formula Price: Decreased from $227.46 (June 14) to $218.33 per ckg. Previous Year’s Price: $238.86 per ckg. Average Price: $255.12 per ckg. Low Price: $231.70 per ckg. […]

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Decades of Durability: Thorp Equipment’s Stainless Steel Legacy”

Monday, July 15, 2024

At Thorp Equipment Inc., our commitment to excellence has stood the test of time, marking over four decades in the stainless steel industry. Since our inception in 1981, we’ve evolved […]

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Plan Ventilation System Upfront For Successful Swine Barn Project

Monday, July 15, 2024

Proper ventilation plays a critical role in providing an ideal environment in swine barns. Yet many times, it is left to the end of the planning process when designing a […]

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New faculty member brings innovation, science, excitement to IPIC

Monday, July 15, 2024

Some people love to work with numbers and data, and some people love to work with people. Edison Magalhaes counts both among his skills and looks forward to sharing his […]

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CEOs of the Industry with Chad Groves from Seaboard Foods

Monday, July 15, 2024

Welcome to CEOs of the Industry, brought to you by Ceva Animal Health. In this episode, we sit down with Chad Goves, the newly appointed President & CEO of Seaboard […]

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Smithfield Foods Gears Up for U.S. IPO with Major Financial Backing

Monday, July 15, 2024

Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company has selected prominent banks, including Bank of America and […]

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Keeping track of water intake to monitor pig performance

Monday, July 15, 2024

Monitoring daily water use in individual groups of pigs is a low-cost, yet valuable method to observe and care for pigs. By charting water disappearance, producers can quickly detect potential […]

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SHIC Talk Ep 19 Influenza Discussion with Drs Niederwerder, Canon, Rotolo, Forseth 7-2024

Monday, July 15, 2024

The latest episode of SHIC Talk addresses influenza A, particularly the H5N1 strain, and the swine industry’s prevention and preparedness efforts. Host Barb Determan is joined by SHIC Executive Director […]

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