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Jennifer Shike

As the brand leader of Farm Journal’s PORK and host of “The PORK Podcast,” Jennifer Shike pairs her deep animal science expertise with a heart for the people in the pork industry. Her work is a vital resource on swine health and biosecurity, reporting on threats such as PRRS, PED and African swine fever. By keeping a close watch on national and state policy, she translates trade deals, California’s Proposition 12, environmental regulations and farm bill updates into what they mean for American pork producers.

Latest Stories
Vaccine by Canva
Industry
FDA Releases National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Update
According to the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System data collected in 2019, the majority of Salmonella isolates collected from humans were not resistant to any of the antimicrobials tested under NARMS.
April 21, 2022 02:55 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Enterococcus Faecium
Industry
Probiotics May Pose Risks to Animal and Human Health
Probiotics may not be as beneficial for animal and human health as people think, according to recently published research at Kansas State University. Here’s why.
April 11, 2022 09:01 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Brewer Family Farms
Industry
Value Added Producer Grant Webinar Opportunity for Small Meat Processors
USDA has shown a renewed emphasis on small meat processors and local foods by providing several grant opportunities to strengthen local meat supply chains. Here’s an opportunity to learn more about these grants.
March 29, 2022 08:40 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Food chain mandates
Ag Policy
From All Angles: Food Chain Mandates Threaten Producers, Impact Consumers
Precedent-setting mandates are coming at ag from all angles, undermining freedom of farmers. These regulations aren’t based on science. They aren’t based on experience. Many argue they aren’t based on a shred of truth.
March 24, 2022 12:23 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Cheynne McEndaffer USMEF
Industry
How Women Are Changing the U.S. Meat Industry
The U.S. land grant system boasts some of the best meat science programs in the world, and more than half of the students in those programs are women. A new organization is looking at the hurdles to retain this talent.
March 08, 2022 01:06 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Russian Invasion is Bad News for U.S. Meat Consumers, Steiner Says
Will the expected sanctions on Russia impact global meat trade and demand? Len Steiner of Steiner Consulting Group posed this question in the Feb. 24 Daily Livestock Report.
February 25, 2022 08:53 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Harper and Olivia Shike with piglet
Industry
4 Ways FFA Shaped My Life for the Better
My daughter reached into the crate and picked up a piglet. As she handed the pig over to her little sister, I felt my eyes leak a little. FFA has been life-changing for our family. Here are a few reasons why.
February 23, 2022 03:19 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Vaccine ampoules
Industry
Iowa State Forms Strategic Alliance with Merck Animal Health to Drive New Innovation
A new strategic alliance will bring together industry and academia to speed up the exchange of ideas and to booster innovative solutions to animal health challenges in the U.S. and around the world.
February 08, 2022 10:54 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Kaden Mason Crossbred Barrow
Industry
Fort Worth Stock Show Shatters Records, Raises $6.1M for Youth
Steve, a 1,389-pound steer that brought home top honors at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, made history on Saturday when he sold for $310,000. More than $6.1 million was raised in the legendary auction.
February 07, 2022 04:50 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Beef Production
Winter Storms Are On the Way: Are Your Barns Safe?
Winter Storm Landon is on its way, expected to spread a big mess of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Rockies to the Plains, Midwest and parts of the Northeast. Don’t forget to pay attention to your barn roofs.
February 01, 2022 10:09 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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