This made me consider the swine industry

“This made me consider the swine industry”: How Pork Prospect, an experiential learning initiative for undergraduate students developed by The Ohio State University and the University of Minnesota, is inspiring the next generation of swine professionals.

By Pork Prospect team, The Ohio State University and University of Minnesota

In the world of agriculture education, few moments are more powerful than when a student sees a pig – really sees it – for the first time. Not just as an animal or as a future product; rather, as a symbol of an entire industry, a living link to a professional future they had never considered, until that moment.

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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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Analyzing Swine Feed Ingredients and Pork Products from ASF Affected Countries

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.

This week, Dr. Gil Patterson, Chief Medical Officer at VetNOW shares a summary of his publication in Transboundary and emerging Diseases, focusing on swine feed ingredients and pork products imported from countries affected by African Swine Fever.

Key Points

  • Feed and feed ingredients can act as an introduction pathway for African swine fever into the US that needs to be considered
  • Analysis focusing on high-risk products from ASF positive countries can help identify entry pathways into the US and assess risk
  • The ability to focus in on different products, entry pathways, and country of origin provides flexibility to address a range of questions
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