In addition to their 30,000-sow farm, the Herring family — David (left), Billy, Magdalene, Mark and Tommy — oversees hog construction jobs all over the world and employs more than 2,000 people.
’19 Pork Masters: 50 years later, customers still come first
May 17, 2019
Hog equipment manufacturer meets needs of pigs, pork producers.
From an early age, Scott Dee says he loved science and probably would even have considered being a doctor, having grown up near the Mayo Clinic. But there was one career aspiration he just couldn’t shake off.
’19 Pork Masters: Protecting our U.S. pork population
May 16, 2019
Veterinarian Scott Dee finds answers off the beaten path.
Lincoln (left), Mary and Steve Langhorst, the owners of Wakefield Pork Inc., know the strength of the company is in the value of its employees and contract growers.
’19 Pork Masters: Go with your strengths
May 15, 2019
Wakefield Pork Inc. relies on strengths of employees, contract growers for proper pig care.
Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt (left) and Frédéric Colin of Zoetis are at a swine farrow-to-finish farm north of Nantes, France.
Biosecurity protocols: Promoting compliance
May 08, 2019
Employee engagement, barn entry design and adequate resources critical.
filtration on hog barns can help keep dangerous pathogens away from pigs
Filtering efficiency
May 06, 2019
Knowledge of proper filtration continues to grow as viruses continue to challenge the swine industry.
A rear view of a lineup of white piglets.
British Columbia Pork Producers address trespasser video
May 06, 2019
Canadian Pork Excellence, is the on-farm, food safety and animal welfare program that covers 96% of Canadian hog production, including BC hog farms.
Handheld thermal imaging device being used on a pig farm
What are you ‘sensing’ in the barn?
May 02, 2019
To be effective, movement, audio and visual sensors technologies should be readily available, cost-effective and reliable.
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May 01, 2019
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The fire consumed almost three acres of buildings on Borgic's southwestern Illinois 6,000 breed-to-wean operation.
Crisis management: You’re the expert, is your team prepared?
Apr 30, 2019
During a crisis people tend to panic so it’s critical to have designated on-site leaders that “think on their feet” and have the ability to remain level headed.
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2018 World Pork Expo New Product Tour
Apr 26, 2019
Take a virtual tour through the new products that will be available at this year’s World Pork Expo.
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