Items Tagged with 'pigs'

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.

Consumer trust and innovation intersect as global research reveals strong acceptance of PRRS-resistant pigs. Learn how gene editing, animal welfare, and reduced antibiotic use are shaping the future of pork production worldwide.

In April 2025, PIC gained FDA approval for its PRRS-resistant pigs, marking a key advance in fighting a major pig disease. Research by Dr. Jayson Lusk in the August 2025 American Journal of Veterinary Research assessed the global economic impacts of this new technology.

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To obtain an accurate measurement of the U.S. swine industry, NASS surveyed roughly 4,500 operators across the nation during the first half of March.

The results on Pete Matthews' farm represent a strong positive economical impact for the operation, as pigs grow faster and with less food consumption.

As of Dec. 1, there were 73.1 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, down 2% from December 2021 and down 1% from Sept. 1, 2022, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report that was recently published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today new efforts to help prevent the introduction and spread of African swine fever in the U.S.