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Improving Pig Survivability: U.S. Pork Industry Priority

Improving Pig Survivability is an ongoing project encompassing research, education and extension efforts with the goal of reducing overall mortality in the U.S. commercial swine industry.

Swine Health
Anti-Inflammatory Medications for Swine

This article provides a factual summary of the current anti-inflammatory medications labeled for use in swine and their associated animal health and welfare implications.

Pork Checkoff News
Swine Veterinarians Champion Pig Health and Welfare at AASV Annual Meeting

Swine experts in animal health and welfare gathered in San Francisco, California for AASV’s 56th annual meeting.

Pork Checkoff News
Understanding PRRSV: Research, Challenges and Industry Efforts With Dr. Brent Pepin 

Dr. Brent Pepin, NPB’s director of swine health, takes a deep dive into managing Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSV). NPB has played a key role in advancing PRRSV research and supporting producers with resources to mitigate disease risks.

Swine Health
First Detection of H5N1 in U.S. Swine

USDA confirms isolated case in Oregon. Pork supply remains safe; coordinated efforts continue to monitor swine health and protect herds.

AgView
Essential Protocols from Show Barn to Show Ring

Keeping pigs and people healthy is vital as youth continue to travel for swine exhibition shows. The detection of influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle earlier this year elevates the focus on diligent biosecurity for all livestock producers.

Swine Health
Not Your Father’s FAD Prep: How to Keep Up with Advancements

How pork producers can enhance their preparation and prevention strategies to combat foreign animal diseases.

AgView
AgView: A Solution to Track Movement
As a parent of five kids, ages nine to 21, our family constantly goes in different directions. Wrestling practice, dance, cross-country and track, cheer, baseball, school, part-time jobs — it’s...
Pork Checkoff News
SHIC Receives Pork Checkoff Funding for Program Extension to 2027

The National Pork Board of directors has approved an additional $15 million investment of Pork Checkoff funds in the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) extending funding through 2027.

Webinar
Understanding PRRS 1-4-4

Animal health experts present guidance, biosecurity considerations and recent research on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome at NPB's October producer webinar.

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