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Publish Date: June 3, 2015

On behalf of America’s pig farmers, the National Pork Board has created the following values that reflect farmers’ commitment to using antibiotics responsibly on the farm.

Publish Date: January 1, 2015

Publish Date: January 1, 2015

Publish Date: January 1, 2015

Publish Date: January 1, 2013

The booklet helps youth understand the importance of biosecurity before, during and after exhibitions. The booklet also talks about common swine diseases and reinforces the importance of consulting with a veterinarian to develop a biosecurity and health plan.

Publish Date: 20140310

Animals that are commingled at an exhibition, sale or another event pose a risk for spreading disease. Organizers and advisors scheduling commingled pig events should assess each situation and the associated risks to pig health. The recommendations listed may be applied to all swine commingling events at centralized locations and to other pigs that are physically on the…

Publish Date: 20140819

This pocket guide is designed to help pork producers more effectively screen replacement gilt candidates before placing them in their breeding herds.  Visual appraisal can help identify replacement gilts with various problems that negatively impact sow longevity. The items shown in the pocket guide include conformation and structural soundness, feet and leg abnormalities, and reproductive soundness (underlines, external genitalia).  Identifying replacement…

Publish Date: 20130425

This employee handbook was created to help producers create their own handbook.  It was compiled using other employee handbooks.  Under some categories more than one example is included.  It is recommended that the producer have their lawyer proofread their final copy before distributing it to their employees. 

Publish Date: 20140225

Swine Health Recommendations: Exhibitors of All Pigs Going to Exhibits or SalesWith the animals being commingled at an exhibition, show or sale, spreading disease is a risk. The recommendations listedin the following document apply to all swine at an exhibit or sale that are physically on the premise. Having a plan in place to identify…

Publish Date: 20140225

Swine Health Recommendations: Organizers of Exhibitions and Sales With the animals being commingled at an exhibition, show or sale, spreading disease is a risk. Therecommendations listed apply to all swine at an exhibit or sale that are physically on the premise. Having a plan inplace to identify and handle sick animals properly will help reduce the…