Overcoming Vaccine-associated Enhanced Respiratory Disease in Swine Flu with Lipid Nanoparticle-DNA Technology Authors The Nguyen, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow First Advisor Hiep L. X. Vu Committee Members Hiep Vu, Dustin Loy, Eric Weaver Citation A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the...

Abstract Pigs are the only mammalian livestock species encoding functional proteins for the second form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH-II) and its receptor (GnRHR-II). In the first study, GnRHR-II localized to developing germ cells and the connecting piece of ejaculated spermatozoa....

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, a lifelong hog farmer and staunch advocate for conventional agriculture, signed LB246 into law this week, officially banning the production, sale, promotion, and distribution of cultivated (lab-grown) meat within the state. The new law makes Nebraska...

Key takeaways A Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) elimination program includes an eight-month herd closure. To offset production losses, producers can overstock sow farms before closure. A down market can be an advantageous time to take on a disease elimination program...

Key takeaways Champions of Care honors pork producers, caregivers and pork professionals by sharing real-life stories of dedication to raising healthy pigs. Eric Meyers began his journey with aspirations of teaching and coaching, but after almost three decades, he...

Abstract Nutrients in agricultural runoff may cause offsite environmental impacts. The objective of this investigation was to examine nutrient transport by overland sheet flow on sites containing swine slurry. Data examined in this study was collected during field rainfall simulation...

The swine industry is mourning the loss of Dr. Roger W. Mandigo, an emeritus professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Department of Animal Science, who passed away on January 24, 2025. Dr. Mandigo’s groundbreaking work in meat processing technology...

Dr. Raj Sharma, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) are leveraging radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to revolutionize swine health monitoring. By tracking the feeding behaviors of individual pigs, the technology provides an early warning system for...

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) is marking the end of an era as its longtime Executive Director, Al Juhnke, has announced his retirement. Juhnke has been a cornerstone of the Nebraska pork industry, advocating for producers, fostering growth,...

Introduction: Energy is a primary component of swine diets, contributing to growth, maintenance, reproduction, and lactation. Optimizing energy levels in feed formulations is essential for improving production efficiency while maintaining animal health. This technical paper examines the role of...

A recent seminar in Lincoln, Nebraska, focused on uncovering new and creative ways to use U.S. pork to meet the growing global demand. Hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the event brought together experts and international representatives, including...

A devastating fire has led to the destruction of a barn and the loss of livestock at a Pillen Family Farms facility near Platte Center. The fire, which occurred recently, has resulted in significant damage, with the barn being...

Jim Pillen, Nebraska's governor and founder of Pillen Family Farms, has significantly shaped the pork industry. On his first trade mission to Vietnam, he promoted Nebraska's pork exports, a market crucial to his enterprises. Pillen's businesses, including Wholestone Farms,...

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) presented three of its most prestigious awards during its annual convention held in Omaha from August 1-3. Kerres USA was honored with the "F.W. Witt Supplier of the Year" award. An active member...

Meet the new President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association.... Ryan Preister from Humphrey!