October is National Pork Month: Zoetis Pork highlights community efforts of Reicks View Farms

Oct 30, 2023

Reicks View prides itself on being a family farm, and along with 400 employees and 130 production partners continues to farm corn and produce top quality pork. One of the many examples of their efforts to give back to the community, Reicks View Farms and the Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation recently donated over 200 lbs of pork to support Holy Family Parish's Fall Festival. In addition to pork, Reicks View Farms employees donated their time that helped feed 775 people within the community and raised crucial funds for the Parish. This is one of the many ways Reicks View Farms is truly Families Feeding Families!

Zoetis is proud to support the Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation with a $1,000 donation.

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Video: Nutrition and Sow Livability - Dr. Mark Knauer

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Mark Knauer, Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, discusses nutritional strategies to improve sow livability and piglet outcomes. He shares research insights on vitamin programs, antioxidant support, and nutrition-based approaches in commercial production systems. Dr. Knauer highlights opportunities to reduce mortality, enhance sow longevity, and improve overall performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Disease challenges create oxidative stress, and replenishing antioxidants can help to support sow and piglet livability.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Mark Knauer / mark-knauer-0475b921 is a Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, where he conducts applied research to improve sow productivity, longevity, and herd performance. He earned his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University and previously served as Director of Animal Science at the National Pork Board. Learn more from Dr. Mark Knauer on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.