Public Forum
Pig prices
Up or down
Better Tasting Pork
In this article, Jim Eadie makes a strong case for the pork industry to
capitalize on opportunities in fast food and restaurant chains. He
explores how dedicated pork-branded fast food and pork-house restaurants
could revolutionize consumer demand for pork, benefiting producers and
the entire industry. The discussion focuses on timing, branding, and the
unique position pork holds in the market.
Read the full article here: Seizing the Moment. https://www.swineweb.com/weekly-commentaries/seizing-the-moment-the-case-for-pork-brand-fast-food-and-pork-house-restaurants-by-jim-eadie/
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 […]
The post NPPC Capital Update: House Advances Clean Water Act Reforms; Lawmakers Warn on Vitamin Supply Risks appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
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, […]
The post Farm Leaders Say $12 Billion Aid Package Falls Short as Losses Mount appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
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 […]
The post SHIC Reports Higher PRRS and PED Activity, Lower Influenza A Levels appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 15, 2025
Effects of increasing dietary zinc in low ABC-4 diets on nursery performance, fecal dry matter, serum zinc concentration, and zinc excretion
Mikayla Spinler – 2025 Midwest ASAS Effects of increasing dietary zinc in low ABC-4 diets on nursery performance, fecal dry matter, serum zinc concentration, and zinc excretion
The post Effects of increasing dietary zinc in low ABC-4 diets on nursery performance, fecal dry matter, serum zinc concentration, and zinc excretion appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 15, 2025
39 Determination of net energy and nitrogen balance in group-housed pigs fed diets containing varying levels of starch and fiber.
Abstract An experiment was conducted to determine net energy (NE) and nitrogen (N) balance in growing pigs fed diets containing varying levels of starch and fiber. Five diets contained corn and soybean meal (SBM) and decreasing inclusion rate of corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS; i.e., 35% to 7%). An additional diet contained corn, […]
The post 39 Determination of net energy and nitrogen balance in group-housed pigs fed diets containing varying levels of starch and fiber. appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 15, 2025
Faster Line Speeds and Modernized Inspection Raise Debate in U.S. Pork and Poultry Processing
U.S. pork and poultry processors are facing renewed scrutiny as federal regulators move toward permanently allowing faster processing line speeds under modernized inspection systems. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to extend and formalize waivers that allow increased line speeds at certain pork and poultry plants. The changes are part of […]
The post Faster Line Speeds and Modernized Inspection Raise Debate in U.S. Pork and Poultry Processing appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 15, 2025
Denmark to Further Tighten Antibiotic Use Limits in Pig Production
Denmark is preparing to significantly tighten antibiotic use limits in pig production as part of its long-standing commitment to antimicrobial stewardship and public health. Under new regulatory changes expected to take effect in the coming months, Danish authorities plan to lower the allowable antibiotic use thresholds in pigs by approximately 20%, reinforcing pressure on producers […]
The post Denmark to Further Tighten Antibiotic Use Limits in Pig Production appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 15, 2025
Merck Animal Health Announces Availability of Circumvent® CL, a Ready-to-use Vaccine Protecting Pigs Against Porcine Circovirus Types 2a and 2d and Lawsonia intracellularis
New addition to Merck Animal Health’s swine portfolio offers convenient, all-in-one protection for pigs three weeks of age and older. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the commercial availability of CIRCUMVENT® CL vaccine, […]
The post Merck Animal Health Announces Availability of Circumvent® CL, a Ready-to-use Vaccine Protecting Pigs Against Porcine Circovirus Types 2a and 2d and Lawsonia intracellularis appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 12, 2025
Atypical App Serotype 12: A “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing” By Dr. Brad DeWolf from Southwest Ontario Veterinary Services
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App) is the bacterial cause of porcine pleuropneumonia. App continues to be present on a world wide basis. In Ontario, the availability of serological testing for App allowed for a significant reduction in the number of breeding herds infected with the more problematic types of App. The disease, however, is still present in […]
The post Atypical App Serotype 12: A “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing” By Dr. Brad DeWolf from Southwest Ontario Veterinary Services appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Dec 12, 2025
ASF in Spanish Wild Boar Highlights Risks of Long-Distance Disease Spread
The recent detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar in Spain is serving as a clear reminder of how quickly and unexpectedly the disease can spread — even into regions with no nearby outbreaks. The case underscores a troubling pattern seen in several European countries, where ASF has appeared suddenly in wild boar […]
The post ASF in Spanish Wild Boar Highlights Risks of Long-Distance Disease Spread appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.