World Pork Expo features a behind-the-scenes look at advocacy, with the backdrop of regulatory and legislative issues affecting pork production at the federal and state levels.
Advocacy experts from the National Pork Producers Council explain how targeted strategies deliver policy wins, beneficial regulatory reforms and better market access for producers.
AAF says the filter can maintain airflow while helping reduce airborne disease transmission in swine, poultry and other controlled-environment agricultural operations.
New research by Decision Analytica shows strong market potential for pork from PRRS-resistant pigs, countering fears of consumer backlash. Despite PRRS's economic impact, resistance can be achieved without affecting pig growth or meat quality, revealing a more nuanced consumer openness.
USDA-FSIS issues a final rule eliminating the requirement for mandibular lymph node incision and viscera palpation in all swine slaughter establishments.