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U.S. Hog Market Faces Demand Test
Margins for producers are narrowing as the national inventory remains low & export demand dwindles amid slow growth & rising competition.
Read about how export trends & inventory levels are impacting margins ⬇️
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In This Weeks U.S. #Swine Newsletter...
- Farm Bill expires as Congress faces tight deadline
- China trade boost lifts U.S. meat exports
- WATCH: @thislldofarm Nothing slows down on a pig farm!
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Managing Severe PRRS Outbreaks
In this video, Dr. Claire Mtezankuni, a swine veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service, discusses the growing severity of PRRS outbreaks affecting sow farms.
Watch to learn about biosecurity approaches ⬇️
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Canada Boosts Swine Research Innovation
Swine Innovation Porc, with support from the Pork Promotion and Research Agency, launched the Advancing Swine Research Call for Proposals.
Read about the six priority areas in the call for proposals ⬇️
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Medicator Setup and Orientation
In this video, Ashley Englin, a field specialist with the Iowa Pork Industry Center, discusses the importance and setup of water medicators.
Watch for the full medicator setup and orientation guide ⬇️
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410-acre agribusiness farm is available in Romney, Ontario 🔻
Highly workable tiled land, grain storage, fertile Brookston clay soils, two bushel grain bins featuring aerated floors, natural gas and phase III hydro nearby all make this farm well positioned for modern operations.
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Biosecurity Steps for Producers
SHIC Executive Director Dr. Lisa Becton says steps taken to protect swine herds from foreign animal diseases also help prevent endemic diseases.
Read about the biosecurity steps SHIC says help protect herds ⬇️
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Alternatives to Antibiotics...
In this video, Luciana Rossi, associate professor at the University of Milan, discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition.
Watch to learn about antimicrobial resistance in swine production ⬇️
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Concerns Over Labelling Requirements
Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl is raising concerns following U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee action on labelling system requirements.
Read more on the new requirements and pork industry concerns ⬇️
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52-acre cash crop farm is available in Norfolk, Ontario 👇
52 acres with approximately 30 acres of apple orchards, lavender, elderberries, and medicinal herbs, while also being an established visitor destination with multiple revenue opportunities.
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Reproduction in Free-Choice Barns
In this video, Dr. William Flowers of @NCState discusses sow reproductive performance and behaviours in free-choice gestation barns.
Watch to learn how housing design influences sow fertility outcomes ⬇️
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USDA Opens Partnership Opportunity...
The USDA announced a $35 million partnership opportunity targeting feral swine control, stemming from a broader $105 million investment.
Read about the organizations behind the $105 million investment ⬇️
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Farms.com Pork News retweeted
Hilarious Farm Jokes...
A hilarious video compilation of funny farm jokes told by the Peterson Farm Brothers.
Watch for a #FunnyFriday laugh 👇
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Genetics vs. Genomics
In this video, Dr. Max Rothschild, distinguished professor at @IowaStateU, explains how genetics and genomics have transformed swine production.
Watch to learn practical insights on swine genomics and genetics ⬇️
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One of the largest expansion projects in company history!
Olymel has officially inaugurated its newly modernized plant in Quebec following a major investment focused on increasing capacity.
Find out how much Olymel invested in the expansion ⬇️
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A vintage commercial...
Take it back to the 1970’s with this Allis Chalmers Gleaner Series 2 commercial.
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Impacts of mycotoxins on swine
This video from the Natural Performance series takes a look at how mycotoxins affect swine feed intake, growth, health, and reproductive performance.
Watch to learn about practical mycotoxin management strategies ⬇️
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SHIC Reports Increased Disease Detection
The Swine Health Information Center reports increased detections of PRRS, PDCoV, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in the wean-to-harvest stage.
Read about the latest swine disease trends reported by SHIC ⬇️
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In This Weeks Canadian #Swine Newsletter...
- Canada Pork 2026 Annual Conference Recap
- Grain markets mixed as traders await concrete data...
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