Jim Eadie

Nutritional trials published in the Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences demonstrate that supplementing growing-finishing pig diets with micellar herbal extracts and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can enhance growth performance and oxidative status. As commercial producers seek non-antibiotic feed additives to optimize feed conversion ratios (FCR), functional phytogenics and antioxidant compounds are gaining attention for their ability to support gut mucosal health and metabolic efficiency.

Pig Kidney Transplant concept as a genetically modified animal organ transferred to humans as Xenotransplantation technology or Xenogeneic transplantation as bioengineered DNA.

Truck drivers wait to speak to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer soon after arriving in the U.S. from Mexico at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry cargo facility in San Diego, California, U.S., on Friday, June 7, 2013. Mexico reported a revised trade deficit of $1.2 Billion for April, the national statistics agency, known as Inegi, said on its website. Photographer: Sam Hodgson/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has joined a broad coalition of agriculture, manufacturing, and retail organizations to petition Congress for a uniform, science-based federal oversight framework for food ingredients. Operating under the Americans for Ingredient Transparency (AFIT) banner, the group is urging lawmakers to reaffirm the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as the sole authority on food ingredient safety. The effort comes in response to an increasing number of state legislatures introducing independent bans and warning label mandates.

A close-up of a wild feral hog (Sus scrofa) seen foraging through dense foliage and tropical plants. This invasive species is shown in its natural woodland environment, highlighting its thick bristles, snout, and watchful expression. Ideal for wildlife, environmental, and ecological documentary content.

Following a rally to multi-week highs, August lean hog futures experienced technical profit-taking pressure at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) as speculative funds adjusted positions. Futures contracts pulled back slightly after touching key chart resistance near $103 per hundredweight. Commodity analysts noted that while automated fund liquidation triggered short-term price pullbacks, underlying physical cash market fundamentals remain solid entering late summer.

Biosecurity remains one of the most important tools for protecting livestock health, but success depends on more than having a written plan. It requires clear communication, consistent training and a team that understands how to put protocols into practice every day. As disease threats continue to evolve and some pathogens become more infectious, effective on-farm biosecurity is more important than ever. In this episode, Dr. Josh Flohr, assistant professor at Kansas State University, discusses the gap between biosecurity policies on paper and their day-to-day execution on the farm. He shares insights on building a culture of biosecurity, gaining employee buy-in and ensuring protocols are followed consistently, even when operations are at their busiest.

Ottawa, Ont. (August 4, 2026) – Following the recent launch of the Pork Research Hub, Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is expanding the Research in Action section with the debut of a new video series highlighting the researchers and projects behind Canada’s pork research.

Growing adoption of PigFlow®, expanded product capabilities, and increased investment in customer success are driving SwineTech’s continued growth and the need to expand its team. Hiring efforts are focused on individuals with hands-on swine production experience.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, August 4, 2026 – BinSentry Inc., a global leader in AI-powered animal feed inventory management technologies, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against BarnTools, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.