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Researchers want to move from monitoring disease in the US pig population to actually forecasting if and when a potential disease will occur, said Kim VanderWaal, DVM, assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary …

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Getting pigs off to a good start is both an art and a science, and even under the best circumstances it can be challenging.

Hog Slat recently launched a free-stall system that is compliant with California's Prop 12 guidelines.

Plan for the worst; hope for the best. That’s good advice for many situations but particularly accurate when it comes to African swine fever (ASF). So far, the US has kept the virus from reaching its swine herd, but that…

How do we satisfy global demand for animal protein without depleting our natural resources?

The pandemic has had a significant impact on trends in the pork industry, including the innovation in plant-based meat products and increased investment in new technology.

Researchers want to move from monitoring disease in the US pig population to actually forecasting if and when a potential disease will occur, said Kim VanderWaal, DVM, assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary …

African swine fever detected in farm pigs in Germany and China's efforts to rebuild its swine herd become more promising.

Getting pigs off to a good start is both an art and a science, and even under the best circumstances it can be challenging.

Plan for the worst; hope for the best. That’s good advice for many situations but particularly accurate when it comes to African swine fever (ASF).

Hog Slat recently released their new feed controller, which allows producers consistency and reliability in feed management.

A robust body of research explains the efficacy of Excede® for Swine (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) against four of the bacterial pathogens associated with swine respiratory disease (SRD).

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The Phase One agreement indicates a positive future for the US-China trade relationship.

US pig prices rebound this week as the economic outlook from China grows stronger.

Pablo Moreno, DVM, Swine Veterinary and Production International Service LLC, recently spoke with Pig Health Today about implementing best biosecurity practices as discussed in his recent Peer Circles webinar hosted by Z…

Bridging issues in bulk feed tanks have been a longtime challenge faced by producers. Both bridging and “rat-holing” inside bulk bins owing to feeds with added fat, extra-fine grinding, and high heat and humidity contrib…

Dr. Ruben Decaluwe, Global Technical Manager of Swine Young Animal Feed at Trouw Nutrition, puts an economic value to weight gain early in the piglet's life.

Intradermal needle-free vaccination has become an interesting way to tackle many of the challenges the swine industry is facing these days. From biosecurity-related aspects to animal welfare, the intradermal route via a …