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Highlights From World Pork Expo 2017

Ken Maschhoff, the President of the National Pork Producers Council, discusses the value of exports to the U.S. pork industry and the importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Feature Runs: 9:56
 
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Michael Formica, the Assistant Vice President and Counsel Domestic Policy with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses concerns over environmental regulations affecting the pork industry and positive changes on that front under the Donald Trump administration. Feature Runs: 9:07

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Dr. Patrick Webb, the Director of Swine Health Programs with the National Pork Board, discusses FMD/Secure Pork Supply-Creating an On-Farm Response Infrastructure.. Feature Runs 7:56

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Dr. Liz Wagstrom, the Chief Veterinarian with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses changes to regulations governing the use of antibiotics in livestock production that came into effect January 1, 2017. Feature Runs 7:08

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