ANALYSIS: Herd Health Remains a Key Watchpoint for the Pork Industry in 2026
The topic of herd health has surfaced repeatedly throughout the year following the supply impact observed during 2025, as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) pressured production levels during the third quarter and beyond. Moving into 2026, similar concerns emerged early in the year as elevated PRRS and PEDV positivity rates carried over from late 2025 into the current year.
According to the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), monitoring data from December 2025 through May...
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