I appreciated the opportunity to join the Swine it Podcast Canada for a discussion on decision-making, profitability, and practical execution in swine production. It feels especially appropriate to have a Canada/USA collaboration near World Veterinary Day! One of the themes I come back to often is that the “right” protocol on paper only creates value if it can be implemented
Keeping pace with current and evolving swine disease threats
ISU’s Dr. Phillip Gauger warns industry to stay vigilant as pathogen intensify As U.S. pork producers work to stabilize margins and sustain herd health in an environment where disease pressures continue to evolve, the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL) remains on the front lines. During his presentation at the 2025 Four Star Pork Industry Conference held in
Economist: US Pork producers benefit from lower feed costs and strong export momentum
With hog margins at their best levels since 2021, US pork is leaning on efficiency, heavier carcasses and global demand to drive profitability Brian Earnest, lead animal protein industry analyst at CoBank, shared a wide-angle view of how macro trends are reshaping food demand before diving deeper into the impact on exports, consumption and market opportunities for the US and
Getting day one right: It’s time to rethink your day one care pig protocols
Focus, don’t overdo: A data-driven approach suggests where to spend your time for the greatest impact The hours immediately following birth can shape a piglet’s future performance and survival. That “day one” period in the farrowing house is a high-stakes environment where labor limitations, protocol implementation and biological needs all collide. At the 2025 Four Star Pork Industry Conference, Dr.