Food Safety
A healthy swine herd is essential for producing safe food.
Food Safety Basics
Clean, separate, cook, chill - four easy steps to safe food for every meal.
Learn MorePork Quality
The National Pork Board has been involved with producer-led meat-quality projects and initiatives for 25-plus years. The objective has always been to create more value to all segments of the pork chain by helping U.S. pig farmers to produce a better, more consistent product and eating experience for all consumers.
Learn MoreNeedle Information For Pork Production
The Pork Checkoff’s Needle Know-How initiative is a unique, positive approach to needle-related practices that gives today’s pig farmers and caretakers the information they need to help protect the safety of U.S. pork.
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Best Practices
Best Practices
Biosecurity on the farm is the strongest line of defense for safe food. New technologies and adoption of scientifically sound methods help us prevent and minimize food safety threats every day.
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How to Cook Pork
How to Cook Pork
Learn how to cook, serve and store pork properly to ensure a safe eating experience.
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Managing Herd Health
Managing Herd Health
Keeping pigs healthy and growing is the biggest priority on hog farms. A herd health plan is designed to identify and address herd health challenges and to help prevent disease.
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