The use of biosecurity and social distancing are not new concepts to modern pork producers. Many cleaners, disinfectants, social distancing protocols (farm withdrawal timelines), and digital technologies are used to prevent the spread of disease within the pork industry. Prior to Covid-19, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) threatened the Read more…
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A Carbon Neutral Pork Industry is Within Reach An industry’s carbon footprint and social responsibility are becoming more and more important when considering future goals. Therefore the pork industry must constantly push ourselves to improve and identify whether a carbon neutral pork industry is possible. Carbon neutral, also called carbon Read more…
What, Where, When? The 2020 Iowa Pork Congress The 2020 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 22 and 23 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This event, organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), is North America’s largest winter swine trade show and conference. There are Read more…
Animal Husbandry is not just a term that industry professionals like to throw around, it’s a pork producer’s purpose. Here at SwineTech we are dedicated to supporting this purpose by improving swine health using these three pillars within the Pork industry: Animal Welfare, Productivity and Sustainability. Using these key fundamentals Read more…
Matthew Rooda, SwineTech co-founder and CEO, grew up in a family of pork producers and quickly learned the value of a good work ethic and a positive outlook on life. Through daily chores and everyday obstacles, Rooda was able to recognize the role that family, patience, and thinking outside the box played in the Read more…