In addition to the general Master Pork Partner award, two new categories seek to recognize Veterinarian of the Year and Driver of the Year.

Utilizing a paper bag, or other material that can be damaged/destroyed, may help reduce tail biting in pens where biting has already started.

University of Guelph researchers will use the facility for wide-ranging studies, including animal health; consumer-oriented research; genetics and genomics; and reproduction.

An obligatory, economical component of the new pen concept is the piglet protection cage for short-time sow restraining.

There are several touchpoints during pig care where we can effectively minimize heat stress during these hot months.

Doing your homework on every job applicant may be time-consuming, but it can ultimately save your business’ reputation.

African swine fever getting the attention that it deserves.

Andrew Bailey, NPPC’s lead counsel for Science and Technology, says it’s important to point out that no other country has approached regulation of GE technologies the same way as FDA is proposing.

Since these prototype pigs were created to be permanently prepubescent, the alliance is determining how to breed these pigs without comprising traits like feed efficiency and meat quality.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about low-stress pig handling, foreign animal disease preparation, Day-1 pig care and other topics.