For more than 40 years, I have committed my life to veterinary medicine, having served on the faculties of leading universities and practicing as an equine veterinarian across the country. Since receiving my doctorate in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1978, I’ve seen the critical importance of rigorous education, extensive hands-on experience and […]
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Opposing Midlevel Practitioner Proposals
As the collective voice and leading advocate for our nation’s veterinary profession, the AVMA is working across numerous fronts to oppose proposals to create a midlevel veterinary practitioner—a role that would endanger animal safety, public health, our food supply, and client trust. The AVMA and our members fully understand the grave danger posed by such […]
Shaping Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders: NPPC Announces New Strategic Investment Program for Young Pork Advocates
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) unveiled a new Strategic Investment Program, “Young Pork Advocates,” for young individuals ages 18-22. This initiative expands on NPPC’s Strategic Investment Program and aims to empower young advocates within the pork industry. At the 2024 World Pork Expo, NPPC hosted the inaugural Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet contest, which fostered lively […]
Federal court blocks FTC final rule on noncompete agreements
A federal district court in Texas on August 20 blocked implementation of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent final rule banning most noncompete agreements. Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas said the FTC lacks legal authority to issue the rule, which it declared “arbitrary and capricious.” The […]
U.S. Pork Producers’ Biosecurity Practices Virtually Eliminate Trichinella, Proving Safety of Pork
At the urging of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), a newly published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study found zero Trichinella positives in more than 3.2 million pork samples, demonstrating to domestic and global consumers the safety of U.S. pork. Read the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study . “USDA scientists have confirmed that U.S. pork producers’ […]
USDA Announces National Pork Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of four members to the National Pork Board. All four appointees will serve three-year terms beginning June 2024 and ending June 2027.
NPPC Secure Pork Priorities in House Farm Bill
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applauds the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s unveiling of its 2024 Farm Bill.
Registration Now Open for World Pork Expo 2024
Registration for the 2024 World Pork Expo is now open. This year’s Expo, brought to you by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 5 and 6. With its new two-day schedule, the Expo will be full of exciting activities and sessions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
Enhanced Swine Traceability Resolution Adopted at National Pork Industry Forum
Today, U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).
Dr. Paul Sundberg Honored at National Pork Industry Forum
Dr. Paul Sundberg, renowned for his innovation and leadership within the pork sector, was honored during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum in Chicago with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for his remarkable achievements. The award is selected by National Pork Board past presidents and is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the industry.