Producers
PRRS in pigs: Why does it seem like it’s getting worse?Dr. Andrew Bents
Our goal today is to understand why this may be, and to review control strategies we can employ to minimize the impact of this virus on our own herds. About the virus Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus, known well to the industry as “PRRS,” has been a real and present threat to pork production […]
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Dec 16, 2025
Hogs Pullback, By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc., December 16th 2025
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Dec 16, 2025
Herd health woes? Water-soluble options may be the answer, By Dr. Nic Lauterbach from Pharmgate Animal Health
You’re walking pens and you hear it: a dry cough to your left, several more on your right. All around, pigs are less active and heaving in shallow, rapid breaths. When respiratory disease strikes, it’s critical to make the right treatment decisions. Water-soluble medication is one tried-and-true method veterinarians recommend. “There are pros and cons […]
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Dec 16, 2025
Growing the next generation of swine producers
For Kevin Koenig, supporting the future of the hog industry isn’t just a job, it’s a passion. With over 20 years of experience in the hog industry, Kevin, a production manager with AMVC, noticed a growing challenge among the contract growers he supports: finding reliable help for their swine operations. The continued challenge made him […]
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Dec 16, 2025
Craft Over Scale: How Three Small Pork Processors Are Turning Quality Into a Competitive Advantage
In an industry where scale often dominates the conversation, some of the most instructive lessons are coming from smaller pork processors that have chosen a different path — one built on craftsmanship, discipline, and consistency. Rather than chasing volume, these operations compete by getting the details right every day. Swine Web looked at three independent […]
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Dec 16, 2025
Slowing Down to Move Hogs Better: Why Understanding Pig Behavior Matters
By Swine Web Staff Reducing stress—both human and animal—is becoming one of the most important factors in moving hogs safely, efficiently, and consistently, according to insights shared by Kevin Brooks of Olymel. Speaking during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2025 in Saskatoon, Brooks, a production manager with Olymel West who specializes in animal handling and […]
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Dec 16, 2025
U.S. Pork Exports Steady in September with Value Record for Mexico; Beef Exports Lowest Since Mid-2020
USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by USMEF, September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork exports, matching year-ago value while down slightly in volume. But September beef exports were the lowest in more than five years, with shipments […]
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Dec 16, 2025
NPPC Capital Update: House Advances Clean Water Act Reforms; Lawmakers Warn on Vitamin Supply Risks
December 2025 | Swine Web The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) reports two significant policy developments this week with direct implications for U.S. pork producers: progress on Clean Water Act permitting reform and growing concern in Congress over U.S. reliance on China for critical feed vitamins. House Passes Bill to Reform Clean Water Act Permit […]
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Dec 15, 2025
Farm Leaders Say $12 Billion Aid Package Falls Short as Losses Mount
Farm groups and agricultural economists say the Trump administration’s newly announced $12 billion Farm Aid package will provide short-term relief but falls well short of addressing the scale of financial losses facing U.S. agriculture. The assistance, formally titled the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, is intended to help producers offset losses from low commodity prices, […]
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Dec 15, 2025
SHIC Reports Higher PRRS and PED Activity, Lower Influenza A Levels
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is reporting increased activity for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) during November, while Influenza A activity declined to its lowest level in nearly a decade. The findings were released as part of SHIC’s December domestic and global swine disease monitoring reports, which track […]
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