By the time a commercial pig operation’s farm manager notices an obvious respiratory disease event — multiple pigs coughing visibly, a cluster of unexplained abortions, a sudden mortality spike —…
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The difference between a biosecurity protocol and a biosecurity system is the difference between a rule and a structure. A rule says “visitors must change their footwear before entering the…
Parasites are the most underdiagnosed production-limiting problem in West and Central African commercial pig farming. Not because they are rare — they are widespread, often present in the majority of…
A vaccination program that is designed correctly, implemented precisely, and maintained consistently is the single most cost-effective health management investment available to a commercial pig operation. A single dose of…
African Swine Fever is categorically different from every other pig disease in this guide series. Newcastle disease, PRRS, Mycoplasma, Salmonella — all have vaccines, treatments, or management strategies that allow…
Chicago, IL — The U.S. lean hog market saw a decisive shift on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as futures prices staged a broad-based rally. Supported by robust wholesale pork demand…
TIGBAUAN, Iloilo — The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) marked its 53rd anniversary on July 9, 2026, with the official inauguration of three state-of-the-art hatchery facilities at…
HUNMANBY, North Yorkshire — In a move signaling a shift toward higher welfare standards in the UK poultry industry, a local farm has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art broiler facility…
Chicago, IL — The U.S. lean hog market faced renewed pressure this week as futures prices struggled to maintain momentum. Despite a resilient wholesale pork market, traders remain cautious, pointing…
The United States, a cornerstone of global agricultural supply, is currently battling a persistent “heat dome” that threatens to disrupt the 2026 harvest. As record-breaking temperatures engulf the nation’s Farm…