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Swine Health Advisory Committee Sets Five Focus Areas
The Swine Health advisory committee is focused on turning strategy into action. To help advance the National Swine Health Strategy, the committee identified five focus areas that will drive action and measurable progress for U.S. pork producers.
A Producer-Led Push for Swine HealthPork producers need a swine health strategy that actually works on the farm. The Swine Health advisory committee was created to make sure that happens.
For the inaugural meeting in May, the advisory committee’s twenty-seven producers, veterinarians, USDA staff and packers/processors...
Swine Health & Sustainability Research Update – Q1 2026
This article highlights how National Pork Board research is driving meaningful progress in swine health and sustainability. From advancing practical solutions that protect herd health to delivering tools producers can apply on-farm, Pork Checkoff-funded research is focused on turning science into action.
Research is one of the three areas of focus for the Pork Checkoff outlined in the Pork Act and Order. It’s also the foundation for all Checkoff projects and programs.
In 2025, the National Pork Board (NPB) allocated more than $2.8 million to continue learning more...
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