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 trend should be assumed to continue in effect until such time as its reversal has been signaled… […]
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Farm Health Guardian has launched the Protocol® Farm Visits app, a powerful new tool designed to make on-farm biosecurity faster, easier, and more consistent for farm workers and operations of all sizes. The Protocol Farm Visits app streamlines biosecurity by providing instant access to key property information, visit records, health status, downtime, pyramid, and other biosecurity requirements. The […]
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Canada and Ontario have announced a $20 million investment aimed at strengthening rural communities and protecting local farmers and agribusinesses at a time when cost pressures, labour challenges, and global uncertainty continue to test the agricultural sector. The funding is designed to support rural economic resilience by helping communities, businesses, and agricultural service providers invest […]
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Modern swine nutrition has entered a new phase. While energy and protein remain foundational, the next gains in performance are increasingly coming from a deeper understanding of how nutrients function at the micro level—inside the gut, at the cellular level, and within the immune system. For U.S. pork producers facing tight margins, health pressure, and […]
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Swine producers are being encouraged to stay informed about New World Screwworm, a livestock health threat that—while not currently present in U.S. herds—continues to draw attention due to its potential impact if reintroduced. An upcoming SowBridge webinar will focus on helping producers, veterinarians, and barn managers understand what New World Screwworm is, how to recognize […]
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Sustainability continues to be a growing focus for the global swine industry as producers, consumers and markets seek to balance food production with environmental stewardship. One of the most powerful tools producers and industry stakeholders can use to understand environmental performance is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) — a systematic way to evaluate the environmental impacts […]
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China closed the year with a notable rebound in pork production, as fourth-quarter output increased an estimated 7% year-over-year, driven largely by accelerated hog slaughter. While the headline suggests recovery, the underlying dynamics point to a more complex story—one that global pork producers, exporters, and market analysts should watch closely as 2026 unfolds. Slaughter Pace […]
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In an industry often defined by volatility and expansion cycles, one Iowa pork producer is taking a different view heading into 2026: stability matters. For Jeremy Ahlers, pork production has always been part of life. Raised in the business, he now operates a diversified hog and crop farm alongside his family, managing multiple finishing sites […]
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Washington lawmakers are once again turning their attention to farm aid, with discussions underway around a new, expanded assistance package that could significantly increase federal support for U.S. agriculture in 2026. Current conversations suggest lawmakers are evaluating at least $15 billion in additional farm aid, building on recent emergency support programs aimed at helping producers […]
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Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork – these are the core values of Pipestone. They serve as a road map for all employees in pursuing the company mission of Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow. The David Neuberger II Core Values Award is an honor bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the Core Values […]
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