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Dear World Pork Expo Exhibitors and Parents,

This year we have a record number of junior hogs entered into the WPX Junior National, while this is very exciting it also means we need your cooperation.

Call the NSR if you fall under one of the categories below:

A) You are not bringing as many hogs as you entered.ORB) You are not coming to the World Pork Expo

If A or B applies to you call Mike Paul or Sarah Schwab at the NSR office 765-463-3594 or email us at:mike@nationalswine.com or sarah@nationalswine.com

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Mike Paul NSR Vice President of OperationsSarah Schwab NSR Junior Activities Coordinator

porkNetwork – FMD pocket guide available for pork producers – Diseases

A new foot-and-mouth disease educational pocket guide is now available to U.S. swine veterinarians and pork producers. The laminated flipchart contains photos illustrating lesions associated with FMD in domestic and feral swine.

This pocket guide, developed through a cooperative agreement funded by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is a collaborative effort of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Iowa State University’s Center for Food Security and Public Health, National Pork Board and USDA-APHIS.

Symptoms seen with food-and-mouth disease are vesicles, or blisters, on the snout or on the feet. Excessive salivating and lameness also are commonly seen. Feed intake is often reduced because of painful tongue and mouth lesions.

Awareness of FMD among livestock producers and veterinarians is critical. Fortunately, the U.S. pork industry has been building its FMD crisis plan for nearly 15 years. “Overall, the nation’s preparedness is very [ … ]