Managing swine production costs during tough economic times is something producers across the country constantly have on their minds. The folks at Boehringer Ingelheim understand that and put together a Lunch & Learn session during the 2015 World Pork Expo to share tips on handling costs, production and profitability. Dr. Daryl Olsen, AMVC, provided a historical perspective on costs in … Read More
Pork Leaders Highlight Industry Issues at #WPX15
This morning on day two of the 2015 World Pork Expo the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted another press conference to address three issues impacting pork producers, swine businesses and organizations and the consumer. Dr. Howard Hill, NPPC past president, began the morning discussing the 2015 Dietary Guidelines that were released in February. He noted the committee did not … Read More
BIVI Announces New Diagnostic Test at #WPX15
The industry’s first commercially available quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for Lawsonia (ileitis) has been developed by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) Health Management Center and will become available for testing July 1, 2015. The new test provides producers with bacterial concentration levels, unlike the similar qualitative PCR testing which simply detects for the presence of Lawsonia. BIVI’s announcement … Read More
27th WPX Breaks Records, Again
The 27th annual World Pork Expo (WPX15) is underway and shattering records once again. An estimated 20,000 attendees will come through the gates this week for the largest international trade show dedicated to all things pigs. With more than 400 exhibitors plus dozens of educational events, this year is sure to be a winner. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), … Read More
Zoetis Introduces Penicillin Free Feed Additive
Zoetis announces the availability of AUREOMIX® S — a medicated feed additive that combines the proven safety and therapeutic strength of chlortetracycline and sulfamethazine without the use of penicillin. AUREOMIX S replaces AUREO S-P 250® and AUREOMIX® Granular 500, the chlortetracycline/sulfamethazine/penicillin combinations that Zoetis voluntarily withdrew last year. “We worked voluntarily with the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] to remove … Read More
Are You Attending 2015 World Pork Expo?
Next week 20,000 pork producers and other professionals from throughout the world will assemble at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2015 World Pork Expo. The National Pork Producers Council brings the world’s largest pork-specific trade show, educational seminars with the latest information, national youth swine shows, plenty of pork barbecue and much more to us … Read More
Make Plans to Attend Iowa Swine Day
Iowa State University will host the Iowa Swine Day on June 25, 2015 to share information impacting producer’s operations. Speakers include ISU professors; leading technical experts from the nation’s top pork farms and allied industry; respected veterinarians and animal health experts; and key scientists from national pork producer associations. “Iowa Swine Day has become a ‘don’t miss’ conference for pork … Read More
World Pork Expo’s MusicFest
The 2015 World Pork Expo is right around the corner, June 3-5 and will present four diverse musical acts during MusicFest on Thursday, June 4, offering something for everyone. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees can take in the musical performances on Grand Avenue at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Brought to you by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), … Read More
PCV2 Focus of At the Meeting Swine Health Series
At the Meeting (ATM) audio program on swine health from the Morrison Group is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. as a service to the swine industry and is ideal for veterinarians and producers to listen to while driving or working around the farm. In the latest episodes, leading swine veterinarians take on the historic and novel work regarding porcine … Read More
Pork Board Embraces Steps for Antibiotic Resistance
The National Pork Board applauds the White House action plan for combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Pork Checkoff, which is funded directly by America’s 62,000 pig farmers, could expand its existing research to address this growing consumer issue if the additional commitment of $1.2 billion is realized. “Collaboration across our industry – from the farms to the dinner table – is … Read More