Farmscape for September 18, 2020 NPPC News Conference 30:24 Listen The National Pork Producers Council is calling for increased funding for agriculture inspections at U.S. ports of entry to help guard against the entry of foreign animal disease. As part of its virtual Fall Legislative Action Conference, the National Pork Producers Council urged lawmakers to […] The post NPPC Calls for Increased Funding for Agriculture Inspections at Ports of Entry appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info. ”more

By: Lyle L. Jones, Director of Sales China, Gensus Inc. Pig and Pork Price Trends After the upward trend caused by the ASF epidemic in 2019, pig prices softened following the 2020 Chinese New Year and Spring Festival Holidays. Since May, pig prices have rebounded and are now 37.02 CNY/kg despite a weakened demand for […] The post Genesus Global Market Report China, September 2020 appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info. ”more

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Though not in-person in Washington D.C. like usual, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is still fostering relationships with legislators via virtual meetings this week for the fall Legislative Action Conference (LAC). A COVID-relief package that includes much-needed assistance to hog farmers in crisis, and foreign animal disease prevention, top the list of five critical […] The post Illinois Pork Producers Meet Virtually for Fall Legislative Action Conference appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info. ”more

Source: PigHealthToday.com With influenza A virus (IAV-S) in swine continuing to cause performance losses on US pig farms, veterinarians have taken up the mantle to find solutions. A thorough review devoted to IAV-S was held at the 2020 annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, culminating in a roundtable discussion. The session highlighted research […] The post Veterinarians answer questions on influenza appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info. ”more