Hot Topics for Pork Producers

The following resources have been vetted by NPB and shared to connect producers and others in the pork industry with the best information on the latest situations. This includes:

Emergency planning tools
Recommended control measures
Trusted external resources

Pork Checkoff Weekly Update

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Mental Health Resources

Long hours, physical labor, financial stress, isolation, and uncertainty due to weather and market conditions — these factors can contribute to increased stress, anxiety and depression among farmers.

It’s important to take the time to check in with yourself, your family and your neighbors.

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Influenza Prevention & Preparedness

New cases of Influenza A have been detected in both livestock and humans. As pork producers, understanding the potential threat of influenza viruses in our industry is crucial.  Although Influenza A (H5N1) virus has not been confirmed in U.S. swine herds at this time, it is recommended that producers implement biosecurity measures to help reduce the potential spread.

Learn more about Influenza Prevention & Preparedness

African Swine Fever Prevention and Preparedness

U.S. pork producers must take the necessary steps to protect their farms and the domestic pork industry from the threat of African swine fever (ASF).

The Pork Checkoff has taken a leading role in collaborating with multiple government and industry partners to protect the U.S. from ASF.

Learn More About ASF

Farm Emergency Planning Resources

NPB has compiled a set of resources to help manage the impact of supply chain disruptions. These resources include information in English and Spanish on farm crisis operation planning, animal welfare, and emergency swine depopulation and disposal.

Planning and Preparation

Swine Euthanasia and Depopulation

Swine Disposal

Crisis Resources for Producers

COVID-19 Positive: Farm Prep & Response (National Pork Board)
How to prepare if one or multiple employees were to test positive for COVID-19.
Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool (National Pork Board)
How to establish crisis operating plans that help contribute to business continuity.
Farm S.M.A.R.T Tips (National Pork Board)
A collection of best practices to ensure you, your pigs and your facilities remain protected.
5 Ways to Keep People and Pigs Healthy (National Pork Board)
Keeping people and pigs healthy is a key focus of the pork industry’s We Care ethical principles.
5 Maneras para Mantener Saludables a Personas y Cerdos (National Pork Board)
Mantener saludables a las personas y los cerdos es un enfoque clave de los principios éticos de “We Care” de la industria porcina.
Pork Industry Farm-Level Crisis Plan (National Pork Board)
A farm-level crisis communication plan is a working document to prepare for and respond to situations that impact the ability to operate their farm.
Producer Wellness: Stress and Coping (National Pork Board)
How to deal effectively with emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
Worker & Farm Safety for COVID-19 (National Pork Board)
How to take steps to ensure that your farm employees stay healthy.

COVID Data Tracker (CDC)
COVID-19 case and death rate by state.
Recommendations for Workplaces (CDC)
Guidance and strategies to prevent and reduce transmission and maintain healthy business operations.
H-2A Visa Program (USDA)
Resources related to COVID-19 and the H-2A Visa Program
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Program (USDA)
Programs to support recovery efforts for rural residents, businesses and communities.

Guidelines for Long-Haul Truck Drivers (CDC)
What long-haul truck driver employers need to know about COVID-19.
Truck Size and Weight Waivers by State (American Trucking Associations)
Track the operating status of state driver’s license agencies across all 50 states.

Farmers Legal Guide to COVID-19 Relief (Farmers’ Legal Action Group)
A nonprofit law center dedicated to providing legal services and support to family farmers and their communities.
Understanding Legal Terms of Contracts (Drake University Agricultural Law Center)
What certain clauses in a contract mean in light of stay-at-home orders, business closures, market uncertainty, and designation of agriculture and food production as essential services.

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