Merial.com is providing these swine industry links for the convenience of individuals and organizations using our site. This list does not necessarily represent all available online sources of swine industry information nor does the fact that a link is present here mean endorsement of all the information these sites contain.
National Pork Board
The Board is responsible for the collection, distribution and program accountability for the pork checkoff in the areas of promotion, research and consumer information. The programs funded by the Pork Board are designed to: strengthen the position of the pork industry in the marketplace and maintain, develop, and expand markets for pork and pork products.
http://www.porkboard.org
National Pork Producers Council
The place for pork lovers, pork producers, and anyone who wants to learn more about pigs and pork
http://www.nppc.org
American Association of Swine Veterinarians
The AASV has approximately 2000 members in 30 countries from practice, industry, and academia. The mission of the AASV is to increase the knowledge of swine veterinarians by:
- Promoting the development and availability of the resources which enhance the effectiveness of professional activities;
- Creating opportunities which inspire personal and professional growth;
- Advocating science-based approaches to industry issues;
- Encouraging personal and professional interaction; and
- Mentoring students, encouraging life-long careers as swine veterinarians
http://www.aasv.org
PorkNet
PorkNet is an Internet portal completely dedicated to swine producers with continually updated news and information on the swine industry.
http://www.PorkNet.com
Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC)
Agricultural Network Information Center "is a guide to quality agricultural information on the Internet as selected by the National Agricultural Library, Land-Grant Universities, and other institutions."
http://www.Agnic.org
South Dakota State University
This SDSU Veterinary Science Department & South Dakota Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory site provides information on programs and resources at SDSU.
http://www.vetsci.sdstate.edu/
Purdue University
This site provides the latest across-herd EPDs for all breeds and links to the National Swine Registry.
http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/stages
United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
The USDA Mission is to: Enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture:
- ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply
- caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands
- supporting sound development of rural communities
- providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents
- expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services
- and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world. The USDA Vision is: A healthy and productive Nation in harmony with the land. http://www.usda.gov
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