-Messenger photo by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby
Jonathan Wetter and Stephanie Wisdom enjoy raising Scottish Highland cattle on their Rainbow Raccoon Ranch south of Lake City, near the Raccoon River and historic Rainbow Bridge area. This heritage beef breed is known for its docile nature and its distinctive look. -Messenger photo by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby
The Scottish Highland cattle at Rainbow Raccoon Ranch have personalities as interesting as their names, which range from Helen to Horatio to Hank (as in country music legend Hank Williams Sr.)
-Messenger photo by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby
Jonathan Wetter and Stephanie Wisdom enjoy raising Scottish Highland cattle on their Rainbow Raccoon Ranch south of Lake City, near the Raccoon River and historic Rainbow Bridge area. This heritage beef breed is known for its docile nature and its distinctive look.
World Pork Expo
May 06, 2021
Professionals in the pork industry will be the first to have access to the latest production and management strategies at this year’s World Pork Expo. This year’s line-up of PORK Academy and Business Seminars gives producers the opportunity to learn more about topics such as sustainability, data, industry collaborations, nutrition and more.
Visitors can find these seminars, networking opportunities, the world’s largest pork trade show and more at the 2021 World Pork Expo, presented by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), taking place June 9-11 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
National Pork Board Conducting euthanasia has been reported as a significant stressor for animal caretakers.
Jacob Yarian, Anna Johnson, Suzanne Millman, Jason Ross, Brad Skaar, Kenneth Stalder, Iowa State University; Monique Pairis-Garcia and Ivelisse Robles, North Carolina State University; Andréia Arruda, The Ohio State University; and Cassandra Jass, Iowa Select Farms | May 04, 2021
Swine caretaker turnover rates and labor shortages plague the U.S. swine industry. According to a National Pork Board report in 2016/17, swine caretaker turnover rates were 35% and 20% for large and small to mid-size farms, respectively. In addition, “production worker” was identified as the most difficult position for recruitment.
As members of the Ohio Pork Council (OPC), Ohio pig farmers are pleased to support the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank in Toledo, Ohio, and their eight-county service area. The protein-packed donation from the Ohio Pork Council will provide over 17,500 wholesome meals to those in need.
As part of OPC’s annual Pork Power program, Ohio pig farmers donated over 1,300 Daisyfield hams produced by J.H. Routh Packing Company in Sandusky. Hams donated to the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank will benefit residents from Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams and Wood counties.
“Ohio’s pig farmers care about producing safe, wholesome pork, taking care of their animals and natural resources, and giving back to their communities. Through OPC’s Pork Power program, we’re able to give back to local food banks in Ohio,” said Rich Deaton, National Pork Board member and Ohio Pork Council director.
Center for Animal Welfare Science’s virtual symposium to discuss lessons learned from COVID-19
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. The 2021 CAWS Virtual Symposium, set for May 19-20, will focus on understanding how the pandemic has influenced perceptions about the human-animal bond. “One Welfare: What has COVID-19 taught us about balancing human and animal interests?” will also explore the effects of the pandemic on animal welfare, human health and well-being.
“There have been relatively few animal behavior and welfare meetings lately because of COVID-19, especially ones that cover these topics,” said Candace Croney, director of the Center for Animal Welfare Science (CAWS) and a professor of animal behavior and well-being who holds a joint appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. “The symposium is an excellent opportunity to bring together people with livestock interests and those with companion animal interests, as well