As we head into the heat of the sale season, it is vital that we keep biosecurity at the forefront of all that we do. Whether you’re consigning, purchasing, or hosting a sale, we all must do our part in protecting the health of our industry. Taking the time to meet all required health regulations and follow biosecurity practices before, …
by Cash Martin, summer intern Months of planning genetics, caring for litters, and evaluating prospects all lead to one important moment: sale season. While producing quality livestock remains the foundation of every successful operation, getting those genetics in front of the right buyers requires just as much intention. Today’s show pig families have countless options when searching for their next …
by Reese Harpool, summer intern The Texas Pork Producers Association Junior Ambassador Team traveled to Washington, D.C., and Iowa as part of the ambassador program from July 19-25. Both returning and new ambassadors participated on the tour. Throughout the week, ambassadors participated in educational sessions, industry tours and networking opportunities designed to help them gain a broader perspective of the …
Protecting the Texas pork industry starts with staying informed. With sale season upon our producers and exhibitors, it is crucial that Texas swine producers, sale facilitators, and exhibitors are educated on risks, management practices, surveillance, and treatment if a case were to occur. We’re sharing proactive educational resources on New World screwworm (NWS) to help swine producers understand the pest, …