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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
Dog
Ag Policy
Feds Issue New Rules for Importing Dogs from ASF-Positive Countries
The number of dogs being imported into the U.S. for resale from countries affected by ASF is growing. Combine that with an increasing risk of foreign animal disease spread, and it’s a formula for potential disaster.
August 06, 2021 03:27 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Makotah Veterinary Center
Industry
74-Year-Old Veterinarian Offers to Give Away his Practice to Attract Replacement
A rural veterinarian in Faribault County, Minn., is offering to give away his practice, clinic, pickup and even the vet clinic cat, in an effort to recruit his replacement.
July 28, 2021 12:42 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Interfering with the shipping of livestock may soon be a felony offense in the state of Missouri, with the inclusion of Rep. Brenda Shields’ bill as part of a larger public safety package.
Industry
How Will the Economic Boom Impact U.S. Agricultural Businesses?
CoBank says challenges brought on by COVID-19 will speed up automation throughout many sectors of the supply chain. Here’s a deeper look at the animal protein industries in CoBank’s latest report.
July 16, 2021 10:57 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Gene Editing FDA
Education
Gene Editing: Experts Say it’s Time to Remodel Regulatory Landscape
In order for gene editing in agricultural animals to “unleash enormous gains in productivity,” a remodeling of the federal landscape is imperative, experts conclude.
July 16, 2021 09:13 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Veterinarians
Industry
Lawmakers Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas.
June 28, 2021 03:05 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Luckey Pig Farm
Industry
Air Pollution Study Contributes to False Animal Ag Narrative
A new study claims U.S. agriculture, in particular animal agriculture, is a major source of air pollution. NCBA’s Ethan Lane says the misleading nature of this study contributes to the false narrative around animal ag.
May 13, 2021 09:20 AM
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Jennifer Shike
ASF Virus Dr Rock
Industry
Researchers Tackle Three Deadly Livestock Diseases
The Pirbright Institute is tackling three deadly livestock viruses: porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and African swine fever virus in pigs and bovine respiratory syncytial virus in cattle.
May 05, 2021 02:05 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Farmer and sunset iStock
Education
When Stress Goes Beyond Normal
It started with a broken baler. The farmer panicked. He had recently lost his brother to cancer and his father to old age. Not to mention he had 2,500 acres to farm, 250 beef cows to attend to and his crop just froze.
April 22, 2021 08:38 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Dog
Industry
Do Imported Rescue Dogs Pose Threat to Livestock Industry?
Each year, several thousand dogs enter the U.S. for resale or adoption. In a recent Hogs on the Hill article, NPPC chief veterinarian Liz Wagstrom wrote that it’s time to sound the alarm on importing rescue dogs.
March 31, 2021 04:12 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Meat on Grill
Industry
Americans Love Meat: Purchases and Confidence Reach Record Highs
Americans are buying more beef, pork, poultry and lamb than ever. Pandemic purchases helped send meat grocery sales soaring by 20% from 2019 to 2020. Here’s the latest from the newly released “Power of Meat” report.
March 24, 2021 07:27 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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