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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
Traceback links a small Iowa herd to an outdoor Texas herd with suspected feral swine exposure, prompting state and federal officials to move decisively to eliminate the disease.
She didn’t follow a pre-paved path; she carved one. Discover how Dr. Anna Forseth’s Montana roots prepared her to lead national swine health policy through “unconventional” leadership.
As Senecavirus A cases rise, experts warn this clinically identical lookalike to foot-and-mouth disease requires immediate reporting and enhanced biosecurity to protect U.S. swine herds.
New reports highlight the concerning transboundary spread of a new serotype that evades current vaccines and increases the risk of introduction to the U.S.
With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
An experimental microneedle painkiller patch designed to provide pain management and improve animal welfare shows proof of concept for the pork industry.
As more breeding herds shift to housing sows in groups, the need for validating practical and cost-effective disease surveillance protocols in this population is greater than ever. A recent Iowa State University study offers best practices.
With increasing insecticide resistance and the emergence of new tick and tick-borne pathogen species, veterinary entomologists are more critical than ever.
The decisions that livestock veterinarians help clients make essentially impact whether or not they can feed their families, says Micah Jansen, DVM. Whether she’s prioritizing for producers or prioritizing for her family, she believes identifying the glass balls is critical.
When the going gets tough, is adjusting your focus enough? Experts say one of the best ways to build resilience and manage stress is to pay attention in the present moment.