Assessment of PEDV Trailer Contamination at the Harvest Facility

This is our Friday rubric: every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website.

Researchers Lucas Ferreira, Mark Schwartz, Marie Culhane, and Cesar A Corzo from the University of Minnesota bring us today’s Science Page, looking at PEDv contamination of trailers at the slaughter house.

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Best of Leman 2025: Luke Minion – From supply focused to demand obsessed

This is our most popular series on the blog. Once a month, we are sharing with you a presentation given at the Allen D. Leman swine conference, on topics that the swine group found interesting, innovative or that lead to great discussions.

Want more? Find previous presentations in our Best of Leman archives.

This presentation was given by Luke Minion of Wholestone Farms during the 2025 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.

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Best of Leman 2024:  Edison Magalhaes – Life at the bottom of the biosecurity pyramid: The economics of market haul sanitation

This is our most popular series on the blog. Once a month, we are sharing with you a presentation given at the Allen D. Leman swine conference, on topics that the swine group found interesting, innovative or that lead to great discussions.

Want more? Find previous presentations in our Best of Leman archives.

This presentation was given by Edison Magalhaes of Iowa State University during the 2024 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, recorded September Sunday, September 22.

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Where is the Swine Market Turnaround?: A podcast

Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting.”

In this episode, Dr. Steve Meyer shares his insights on the current economic landscape for the swine industry as it faces ongoing challenges. He explores key factors such as costs, demand shifts, and supply dynamics that producers will need to manage in 2024. Discover how efficiency improvements and market adjustments could help the industry cope with rising costs and unpredictable demand.

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Future of Pork Markets: A podcast

Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting.”

In this episode of “At The Meeting“, David Newman, Senior Vice President of Market Growth at the National Pork Board, takes a closer look at the key factors influencing pork consumption in the U.S. and around the world. Newman discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the pork industry, from keeping up with changing consumer preferences to navigating new market trends. Stay informed and get ahead in the swine industry-listen now on your favorite platform!

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