Traditionally, hog prices follow seasonal patterns, with annual highs in the summer and lows in the fall and winter. This phenomenon is driven by multiple factors, which include: higher pork […] The post Maximizing profitability during summer markets through nutrition in pig operations, By: Morgan Hart, Swine Nutritionist, Alltech U.S. Pork Team appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

About the Guests Dr. Sergio Canavate was born in Spain and obtained his veterinarian degree from the University of Murcia. He started his career in the pork industry in Agropor […] The post Four Pillars of Sow Robustness Part I: Genetics & P1 Development | Dr. Sergio Canavate & Dr. Saskia Bloemhof appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

Certain barns that switched to antibiotic-free production observed increased prevalence of pathogens after a few years on the program. Developing improved sanitization and disinfection procedures is an important step to […] The post New and alternative sanitization procedures for antibiotic-free swine barns appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

What if a PCR test could give us some information regarding the viability of the pathogen targeted? This new publication from the MycoLab led by Dr.s Albert Canturri and Maria […] The post Detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae viability using a PCR-based assay appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

In an effort to invest in the educational development of its workforce, Smithfield Foods, headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, announces a comprehensive tuition assistance program. Under this initiative, both full-time and […] The post Smithfield Foods Launches Tuition Assistance Program for U.S. Employees appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

Amidst the backdrop of China’s impressive economic growth in the first quarter of 2024, the country’s pork industry is facing significant challenges. Despite overall stability and growth in the national […] The post China’s Pork Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Economic Growth appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

A partnership made between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot in 2023, is now resulting in reduced costs which are being passed onto livestock producers through lower retail prices. The companies, […] The post A partnership between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot now resulting in lower prices for Canadian livestock producers. appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

The market fell apart after putting in new highs last week. Listen in to Mike and Jeff discuss the hog market this week. The post Hog Market Talk Podcast with Mike Minor: Undone appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

The Minnesota Pork Board is once again awarding up to five $1,000 scholarships to qualified individuals. Applications are open now until May 15, 2024 and can be found here on […] The post Minnesota Pork Board Scholarship Application Open appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce several staff updates to enhance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Andy Curliss will join the organization as vice president of strategic […] The post NPPC Announces New Hire and Staff Promotions appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info ..read more