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Swine Health & Sustainability Research Update – Q1 2026

This article highlights how National Pork Board research is driving meaningful progress in swine health and sustainability. From advancing practical solutions that protect herd health to delivering tools producers can apply on-farm, Pork Checkoff-funded research is focused on turning science into action.

Research is one of the three areas of focus for the Pork Checkoff outlined in the Pork Act and Order. It’s also the foundation for all Checkoff projects and programs. 

In 2025, the National Pork Board (NPB) allocated more than $2.8 million to continue learning more about the pork industry in areas like swine health, human nutrition, consumer attitudes and perceptions, animal well-being and environmental impact. 

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