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Slats: Time for an Inspection? Hear It From a Pro
Every barn tells a storyâof lessons learned, decisions made, and work done right over time. Across the pork industry, few things reveal that story more clearly than how equipment holds up year after year in real-world conditions. Thatâs something Altenburg Construction understands firsthand. After more than 30 years of inspecting and replacing concrete slats across […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Ventilation Master Series with Chris Elvidge Retrofits & Upgrades: Maximizing Existing Barns for 2026 Efficiency By Chris Elvidge, PigTek
By Chris Elvidge, PigTek http://www.pigtek.net As swine production moves toward 2026, one thing is clear: the future isnât being built from scratch alone. Across North America, most producers are asking a more practical question â how do we make the barns we already own perform better? With rising energy costs, tighter margins, and growing expectations […]
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Apr 07, 2026
New Role Focuses on Strengthening Consumer Connection to Pork Industry in Iowa
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) continues to invest in the future of industry communication and consumer engagement with the appointment of Hope Brecht as Consumer Outreach Director. In this role, Brecht will lead efforts to bridge the gap between pork production and the publicâan increasingly important focus as the industry works to build trust, […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Wean-to-Market Filtration: Advancing the Next Generation of PRRS Biosecurity By Adam Schelkopf, DVM
âGreat innovation only happens when people arenât afraid to do things differentlyâ (George Carter). It has been nearly 20 years since the first commercial sow farms were filtered with the goal of controlling PRRS virus. This was certainly different at the time. Farmers and veterinarians didnât know if it would work. What they did know was that […]
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Apr 07, 2026
More Than Livestock: What New Flu Research Reveals About the Strategic Role of Pigs
For decades, pigs have been viewed through a production lens. But increasingly, theyâre becoming something more. Theyâre becoming a bridge. New research is reinforcing what many in animal health have long understoodâpigs donât just carry influenza. They respond to it in ways that closely mirror humans. And that changes how we think about their role […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Spring Biosecurity Checklist for Poultry and Swine
Between rising temperatures, moisture, and wildlife returning to the area, spring is the perfect storm for disease. Ignoring biosecurity during the season switch will only cause harm in the future. This guide will help you sanitize your operation and protect your herd with a solid biosecurity plan. Defining the Importance with Staff Start your season […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Cuts, Control, and Consequences: What the Proposed USDA Budget Signals for Agriculture
Policy doesnât just shape agriculture. It defines how it operates. A proposed U.S. federal budget is calling for significant reductions to USDA fundingânearly a 20% cut to discretionary programs. On the surface, itâs a numbers story. In reality, itâs a directional shift. And one that could ripple across the entire agricultural system. From Support to […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids in four egg products fed to weanling pigs
Standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids in four egg products fed to weanling pigs
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Apr 07, 2026
Feeding Less Soy, Thinking Bigger: What Chinaâs New Pig Diet Signals for Global Protein
China isnât just changing what it feeds pigs. Itâs changing the structure of the global protein system. Across parts of the country, producers are moving away from traditional soybean-heavy diets toward alternative, locally sourced feed strategiesâmany built around fermentation and nutrient optimization. But this isnât just a feed adjustment. Itâs a strategic shift. From Ingredient […]
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Apr 07, 2026
February Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Another Big Month for Beef Variety Meat
February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase. February was a robust month for […]
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