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What ASF in the Dominican Republic Means for U.S. Producers
NPB collaborates with partners to prevent African swine fever from entering the U.S. and prepare the pork industry for how to respond if it does.
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Swine Health
Research Prioritizes African Swine Fever Prevention and Preparedness
Scientific research holds the key to unlocking answers to African swine fever. That is where Pork Checkoff-funded research priorities come into play.
AgView
Create an AgView Account to Prepare for an FAD Outbreak
“We need everybody to create an AgView account – whether you are a large, small, niche or show pig producer – I don’t care why you’re raising a pig, we need you in the system.” Patrick Webb, DVM, Acting Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Board
Swine Health
NPB, Customs and Border Protection Collaborate to Keep ASF Out of the U.S.
CBP's Beagle Brigade identifies smuggled pork products in international air travelers' luggage. African swine fever is unique because it can survive in undercooked, dried or frozen pork.
Swine Health
Producers Face New ASF Threat Close to Home
ASF confirmation in the Dominican Republic brings the devastating disease within 1,000 miles of the U.S. border. This new reality check puts foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness even more front and center.
Swine Health
5 Ways to Protect Pigs and the Pork Industry from African Swine Fever
The No. 1 pork producer priority is foreign animal disease awareness, prevention and preparedness.
Swine Health
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Dominican Republic
Confirmation of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic is a reminder to be diligent about foreign animal disease awareness and preparedness.
Real Pork
Eric Stonestreet Celebrated Pig Farming in 2021 Mythbusting Series
“Farmers are my people. Pig people are my people. I knew when this came across my plate that it was an opportunity to re-tether myself to where it all started for me.”
Maximize Returns
Extend Hog Facility Longevity with Quarterly and Annual Maintenance Checks
Quarterly or annual maintenance checks support hog facility longevity and can be scheduled with a change of season or pig flow schedule.
Real Pork
In-Store Research Focuses on Ground Pork Placement
National Pork Board and partners launched a Checkoff-funded research project to understand how ground pork’s placement in the meat case influence purchases.
Pork Academy
Visa Programs Available for Agriculture Labor Challenges
Labor is an issue for the pork industry with no easy solution in sight. Farms of all sizes are increasingly looking at foreign labor to help on their operations.
Real Pork
NPB Identifies Favorite Pork Dishes in Every State
We asked 100 pork eaters in each U.S. state about their favorite dishes. The results revealed how cultural connections have influenced America’s preferences for pork.
