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Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The latest quarterly hogs and pigs report from USDA showed an increase in U.S. numbers. Inventory as of Sept. 1 was pegged at 76.5 million head, up slightly from September 2023 and up 2% from June 1. In Illinois, all hogs and pigs totaled 5.6 million head, down 3% since June but up 2% compared

The global swine vaccine market, valued at approximately USD 1.5 billion in 2021, is poised for steady growth, according to a newly released market analysis report by Future Market Insights. The market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.8% from 2022 to 2032, creating an absolute dollar opportunity of

The US pork industry faces declining consumer interest, with swine genetics firm Genesus warning that prioritising leaner pork has reduced flavour and stalled consumption. Genesus calls for quality improvements to avoid an industry decline, while the National Pork Board promotes studies on pork’s flavour potential and cooking methods to boost appeal. Last year, Pig Progress

Updating Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs will be among the topics discussed as part of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024 next month in Saskatoon.

Hank Wurtz, a prominent advocate for animal welfare, has emerged as a key voice in the ongoing debate over California’s Proposition 12 and its potential repeal through the Farm Bill.

Five Canadian associations provide an op-ed article describing the need to protect small farm businesses.

Despite the cattle inventory plummeting to the lowest level in 73 years, the number of cattle on feed remains surprisingly strong.

The USDA final ruling on voluntary country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork products will take effect in January 2026, potentially impacting Canadian livestock exports and pricing dynamics.

“Many of the heifers have been artificially inseminated (AI) and carrying a pregnancy from a high-accuracy AI sire,” Davis says. He urges cattle producers to buy heifers carrying AI pregnancies from high-accuracy sires because this gives more knowledge on how their progeny will perform. It also helps in choosing replacement heifers that will produce progeny