Boar’s Head is currently facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who allegedly consumed Listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked this Listeria outbreak, which has affected...
A recent study highlights the significant benefits of environmental enrichment on swine welfare, shedding light on the potential improvements for both animal well-being and production efficiency. Conducted by researchers focused on animal science, this study examines how enhanced living...
Farmscape for November 8, 2024
Full Interview 13:08
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An Animal Science Professor with Colardo State University says the handling of livestock and the understanding of animal behavior have improved dramatically since the 1990s. "Pig Handling and Welfare" was...
Farmscape for November 8, 2024
Full Interview 8:49
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The Swine Health Information Center is inviting pork sector stakeholders to provide their input into its annual plan or work planning process. Each year, as part of its mission to...
Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal breeding company, and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, are pleased to announce the renewal of their distribution agreement for DB77 boars. This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet...
The Swine Health Information Center has partnered with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff to fund a $4 million research program to enhance prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities for H5N1 influenza in the...
Farmscape for November 7, 2024
Full Interview 10:33
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Animal health officials are responding to the first case of a pig in the United States testing positive for high path H5N1 avian influenza. On October 30th USDA confirmed that...
Keeping your radiant barn heaters in check as the colder weather starts creeping in plays a crucial role in the development and well-being of your livestock.
In this article, we’ll cover how to stay on schedule with your radiant heater...
If you are like other producers, there are rarely, if ever, enough hours in the day. Between feeding, sorting, loading, human resource management, and dropping the kids off at school, you might find yourself bouncing to and fro at...
The University of Minnesota Extension swine team has obtained grant funding from the National Pork Board to conduct Certified Swine Sample Collector (CSSC) training in Minnesota. The grant is to provide logistical and financial support in coordination of CSSC...