The 12th Nutrient Requirements of Swine committee is requesting ingredient composition data from the feed industry to be considered within the revised edition. The nutrients of interest include those of the previous edition as well as nutrients associated with...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brielle Smeby as its new Producer Outreach Director. Smeby, a 2023 graduate of Iowa State University with a major in Animal Science, brings a wealth of...
When porcine epidemic diarrhea virus struck U.S. pig herds in 2013, the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory – which carries the nation’s largest swine caseload – scrambled to design a high-capacity test to keep up with the outbreak.
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If you want something more than a run-of-the-mill pork industry program, look no further: Iowa Swine Day offers the most current information on emerging critical industry topics by renowned speakers from the U.S. and around the world. Organized and...
Dennis Heemstra, proud steward of the land, emphasizes that most farmers are dedicated to preserving and improving their land. He and his wife, Lori, farm near Primghar in O'Brien County, Iowa, managing a 3,300-head wean-to-finish site and 700 acres...
Iowa Select Farms has announced the appointment of Nick McCulley as the new president of its pork operations. McCulley brings with him a wealth of experience, boasting a 22-year track record in the swine production industry. His expertise spans...
Eichelberger Farms has announced plans to construct a new Agricultural Science Center for the WACO Ag program and FFA Chapter. The state-of-the-art facility will feature two classrooms, two locker rooms, a kitchen, specialized rooms for rabbits, poultry, and swine,...
Pork producers across Iowa donated more than $43,000 worth of pork to local food pantries during the past few months. It was done in conjunction with the Pork in the Pantry program, organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association...
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A multi-institutional team of scientists has identified a gene that breading companies can select for as an indicator of disease resilience in pigs. Researchers with Iowa State University, the Universities...
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in collaboration with the Center for Food Security and Public Health, is offering regional meetings as part of the Iowa Foreign Animal Disease Defense Program (IFAD) to further develop our state's...