Latest News From Hog Production

APHIS will invest $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine the Agency can use in the event of an outbreak to protect animals and help stop the spread of disease.

Cow comfort is the most important thing you can do to prevent lameness.

When you think of on-farm biosecurity, imagine your farm's a castle.

Farm and ranch groups are launching Farmers for a Sustainable Future, a coalition committed to environmental and economic sustainability.

Team meetings can be a drag for a variety of reasons. Turn the table with these six tips.

It’s important for all of us in animal agriculture and meat production to make sure we are not adding to the hype of these plant-based products by disparaging them as a food choice, says Hannah Thompson-Weeman.

A foot-and-mouth-disease outbreak may be impossible to control in the U.S. without the rapid availability of adequate supplies of vaccine, said James Roth of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Cargill’s animal nutrition and health group will consist of three units: Cargill Animal Nutrition, combining feed, nutrition and pre-mix businesses; Cargill Aqua Nutrition; and the new Cargill Health Technologies.

Sometimes you need to hear it direct from the source, says Hannah Thompson-Weeman of the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Here's a list of outlandish and startling statements from the 2019 Animal Rights National Conference.

Consumers used to want farmers to be local, healthy or safe, but a new word is topping the chart this year, according to a new global study by Cargill. In a word, consumers want farmers to be sustainable. 

Review your hiring process and make sure you are being very selective about who is able to come onto your farm and handle your livestock, says Animal Agriculture Alliance's Hannah Thompson-Weeman.

With Winter Storm Harper on its way this weekend, after a large section of the country received snow this past weekend, now’s the time to take a quick inventory of the snow load on your buildings. 

During winter months, it’s even more important that farmers inspect livestock facilities before installing additional heaters and inspect electrical wiring for damage.

Although you cannot completely eliminate the risk that there could be a fire in your barn, there are some steps you can take to reduce the risk and be more prepared.

New Alltech Facility will be home to Asia’s largest organic trace mineral manufacturing operation

Simple winter precautions to keep rodents out of hog barns can help prevent disease from spreading.

University of Missouri Extension will hold workshops throughout the state on how to attract and keep quality farm laborers.

Stress is a factor in most professions, but particularly for veterinarians and especially for those just beginning their careers. Here's what to look for, and what to do about it, as the profession responds.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health (KDA–DAH) is pleased to share that Kansas now has more than one million head of cattle covered by Secure Beef Supply Plans.

All farmers need to know what, where and how they will keep the farm operation going during a disaster. Here's five areas to secure your farm operation survives.

As access to information continues to evolve, so do consumer perceptions of animal agriculture. Today, industry leaders are seeing increased questions from consumers regarding antimicrobial resistance in livestock.

A new collaborative resource draws on experience and expertise of veterinarians and industry professionals who have worked on the front lines in cattle emergencies.

Genomic editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9 offers tremendous potential for accelerating genetic progress, but a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) appears likely to stifle research and development.

This Florida dairy has been improving the work environment with team building exercises.

This week the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosts its annual conference with the theme “Livestock Traceability: Opportunities for Animal agriculture.”

Swarms of black flies are impacting livestock farmers in Arkansas this spring, reports University of Arkansas Extension. The population explosion is to blame for the deaths of a bull and cow in Arkansas County.

As you develop plans for your summer interns, here are some recommendations straight from students on what they really want from an internship.

The once-esteemed leader of the Humane Society of the United States got pushed out the door, following (alleged) sexual indiscretions. Hard to resist thinking: he got what he deserved.

The mechanisms that kill Salmonella at lower temperatures were not fully understood until now, according to a team of researchers.

As an employee, there are unwritten rules to follow in the workplace. The norms of the work environment can vary from place to place, but here are some guidelines to follow that may help you reach your goals.

AgCareers.com has released a Careers in Agriculture Digital E-book, to show students the many careers available in this vibrant business of agriculture.

The busy holiday season is approaching.  You have so much to do beyond work that you may be wondering if you can just take a little “hiring holiday” over the next couple of months.

Here are suggestions for how you can build trust with your employee team.

As they have in other states, activist groups led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, have filed suit against Iowa's Ag Protection Act, commonly referred to by activists as an "Ag-Gag" law.

Richard Berman with the Center for Consumer Freedom, believes the Global Animal Partnership could take on a very different tone in the future. Read what he has to say.

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