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A Swine Vaccination Administration Plan is More Than a Good Idea, IPIC Says

Do you have a plan for swine vaccination administration? 

"Developing a plan for swine vaccination administration is more than a good idea. It can help producers keep various health considerations top of mind for their animals," the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) shared in a release. IPIC has just released a new publication in chart format that provides a list of diseases, time of administration and based on risk, available product types. It also has a section for pet pigs.

Chris Rademacher, Iowa State University Extension swine veterinarian and IPIC interim director, believes this listing is a great resource and those who compiled it hope it offers timely reminders.

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How AI Is Changing Family Hog Farms | Duane Stateler on Technology & the Future of Pork Production

Video: How AI Is Changing Family Hog Farms | Duane Stateler on Technology & the Future of Pork Production

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape pork production, and longtime pork producer Duane Stateler believes the industry is only getting started.

Recorded at World Pork Expo 2026, Stateler shares how technology has already transformed modern hog farming—from automated barn climate control and feed monitoring to real-time alerts—and explains why AI will play an even bigger role in improving animal care, efficiency, and decision-making.

As a fifth-generation hog farmer, he also discusses the importance of family farms, succession planning, labor, and how technology is helping today's producers care for more animals while maintaining high welfare standards.

In this interview:

The future of AI in pork production

How smart barns improve pig care

Feed bin monitoring and automation

Labor challenges and family farming

Why technology is shaping the next generation of producers