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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has been diagnosed in Iowa and Indiana
Written on 21 May, 2013 at 6:17 in Animal Health, Featured Indiana Swine News, Iowa Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Farms in two of the nation’s leading pork producing states have tested positive for the potentially fatal porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), U.S. pork industry veterinarian official said Monday. Three farms in Iowa and one Indiana operation have confirmed cases... (Continue reading)
Slump in key markets impacts March pork exports
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 6:36 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
March pork exports slumped on lower results in several mainstay markets, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) earlier this month. March pork exports declined 18 percent from a year ago in... (Continue reading)
‘Iowa Girl Eats’ and Iowa Food & Family Project launch ‘Join My Journey’
A well-known Iowa blogger is taking her online adventures to the farm with the help of the Iowa Food & Family Project. ‘Join My Journey’ features Kristin Porter of West Des Moines, author of the popular and influential ‘Iowa Girl... (Continue reading)
Vaccination and Health Recommendations for Iowa Swine Shows
With the advent of county fair swine shows in Iowa just a few weeks from now, Iowa State University Extension swine veterinarian James McKean said there are specific steps that exhibitors and fair attendees can follow to decrease health risks... (Continue reading)
2013 Iowa Swine Day to feature nationally recognized speakers
Iowa State University, the Iowa Pork Industry Center and the Iowa Pork Producers Association are working together to produce Iowa Swine Day 2013, an industry-focused event designed specifically for the pork industry. Scheduled for June 27 on the Iowa State... (Continue reading)
Iowa, U.S. pork producers demonstrate Earth Day principles
Written on 23 Apr, 2013 at 6:47 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Key metrics show environmental improvements of today’s pork As the world celebrates another Earth Day on April 22, research shows that America’s pork producers have made huge improvements in environmental management over the last 50 years. The research, titled “A... (Continue reading)
MusicFest lineup set for World Pork Expo
Transit Authority and Little Texas will help celebrate Expo’s 25th anniversary Click on the photo above to download a file suitable for printing. Known as the premier Chicago tribute band, Transit Authority will kick off the MusicFest festivities at the... (Continue reading)
TOPIGS USA Inc. Announces New Sales/Technical Service Representative
TOPIGS USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Flora in the role of Sales and Technical services. He will be responsible for the technical aspects of further product and business development activities for TOPIGS in the United States... (Continue reading)
22 Iowa counties eligible for farm disaster loans
Written on 16 Apr, 2013 at 6:23 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Farmers in 22 Iowa counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans since their counties have been declared a federal agricultural disaster or they are next to declared counties. Some qualify because of freezing temperatures in April last year and some... (Continue reading)
Iowa Pork Industry Center will Offer PQA Plus® 2.0 Advisor Certification Sessions
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® 2.0 Advisors under the National Pork Board’s PQA Plus® 2.0 program which will be launched at the World Pork Expo in June. The initial... (Continue reading)
New Director of Veterinary Services at Iowa Select Farms
Dr. Ian Levis has accepted the position of Director of Veterinary Services with Iowa Select Farms. He most recently held the position of Senior Production Veterinarian with Seaboard Foods. During his 11 years with Seaboard, he worked in all phases... (Continue reading)
CME Daily Livestock Report:Pork Cut Price Data
It appears that the voluntary reporting system for wholesale pork prices will soon be gone, leaving only the data generated by the new mandatory system. Industry sources say USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is moving to end the voluntary reporting system... (Continue reading)
Iowa State Animal Science Professor Receives National Award
Iowa State University animal science professor Ken Stalder is congratulated by National Swine Improvement Federation president Benny Mote on receiving the organization’s 2012 Charles Stanislaw Memorial Distinguished Service Award. When Iowa State University animal science professor Ken Stalder received word... (Continue reading)
Recent Posts
- Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has been diagnosed in Iowa and Indiana
- Slump in key markets impacts March pork exports
- ‘Iowa Girl Eats’ and Iowa Food & Family Project launch ‘Join My Journey’
- Vaccination and Health Recommendations for Iowa Swine Shows
- 2013 Iowa Swine Day to feature nationally recognized speakers
- Iowa, U.S. pork producers demonstrate Earth Day principles
- MusicFest lineup set for World Pork Expo
- TOPIGS USA Inc. Announces New Sales/Technical Service Representative
- 22 Iowa counties eligible for farm disaster loans
- Iowa Pork Industry Center will Offer PQA Plus® 2.0 Advisor Certification Sessions
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