Disease Prevention & Preparedness
First Detection of H5N1 in U.S. Swine
USDA confirms isolated case in Oregon. Pork supply remains safe; coordinated efforts continue to monitor swine health and protect herds.
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Human Nutrition
Connecting Pork with the Health Professional Community
NPB helped promote pork in nutritious diets and fostered future opportunities in the nutrition and retail world at this year’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®.
Sustainability
USDA Expands Climate-Smart Grant to Pork Producers in 12 States
NPB is excited to announce the expansion of the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program to support pork producers in nine additional states.
Human Nutrition
First Bites Matter: Pork’s Role in Family Meals
When baby’s first bite includes pork, their growth and development flourishes. Pork is the perfect protein to help new parents and parents of young children make every bite count during National Family Meals Month.
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Implementing a One Health Approach for People, Pigs and the Planet
Producers are committed to doing what is right for people, pigs and the planet. National Pork Board shares how the We Care® Ethical Principles guide producers’ decision making.
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Meet the New Real Pork Scholars
NPB continues to focus on building the next generation of leaders. The 2024 Real Pork Scholars cohort is kicking off their journey this fall!
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One Health in the Swine Industry: A Farm to Fork Experience
NPB hosted a One Health Farm to Fork experience for public health, veterinary and human healthcare personnel to increase knowledge of One Health approaches in animal, human, plant, and environmental health spaces.
Market Growth
Colombia: A Prime Market Development Example for U.S. Pork in Latin America
Colombia is a Latin American success story for market development, and an upcoming USDA Trade Mission spotlights how this country has been a successful investment over time.
AgView
Essential Protocols from Show Barn to Show Ring
Keeping pigs and people healthy is vital as youth continue to travel for swine exhibition shows. The detection of influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle earlier this year elevates the focus on diligent biosecurity for all livestock producers.
Market Growth
Boots On the Ground: Opportunities Abound in Mexico
U.S. Meat Export Federation’s inaugural U.S. Red Meat Symposium brought U.S. exporters and Mexican importers together to explore the market’s continued growth potential.
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