Archive for the "pigs" Tag

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) annual meeting showcased new research on the importance of iron supplementation for newborn pigs. While […]

Livestock culling is an integral part of disease management and farm safety. Animal culling is often needed on an emergency basis when […]

For the first time in 2.5 years, the national swine breeding herd experienced a year-over-year increase, according to the latest USDA Hogs […]

The U.S. hog herd remains relatively stable, according to a University of Missouri livestock economist. As 2023 inches closer, numbers aren’t expanding […]

For the first known time in U.S. history, Senecavirus A (SVA) has been detected in pig feed ingredients imported from an infected […]

When evaluating sow health and productivity, under-conditioned sows can mean reduced farrowing rates and lower longevity. But over-conditioned sows can also mean […]

The U.S. swine industry has changed significantly in the span of one generation. According to a recent USDA report, there are half […]

According to a new report from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), 66,000 U.S. pig farms sold more than 140 million hogs […]

Lower prices and disease outbreaks continue to temper China’s hog and pork production. A USDA report predicts hog production to decline by […]