Purdue Extension unveils 2007 Pork Industry Handbook

"The Pork Industry Handbook is a convenient way to quickly access the latest information on pork production right off the shelf," said Alan Sutton, a Purdue University animal science professor. "It's a complete resource that has been reviewed by national experts in the field."

The handbook, presented by Purdue Extension and the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence, is an effort that includes swine experts from Purdue and around the nation to provide information on topics like swine production, management, health, environment and finances.

Some of this information includes ways to improve rate of gain with current research on breeding and genetics, swine nutrition and health, reproduction, and pork quality. Other topics covered are human resources, animal behavior and welfare issues, business and financial management, marketing, pork safety, youth projects, worker health and safety, and statistics.

"The handbook has the most current information for producers to use in making science-based decisions," Sutton said. "It provides information to help producers remain efficient, sustainable and profitable."

The handbook is available in a 1,296-page, black-and-white print version for $90 or on a full-color DVD for $45. A set of both versions may be purchased for a special rate of $115. These prices do not include shipping.

Orders may be placed by phone to 1-888-EXT-INFO. Order forms also can be mailed to the Agricultural Communication Media Distribution Center, 231 S. University St., West Lafayette, IN 47907, or faxed to (765) 496-1540.

For more information or to download an order form, visit the handbook Web site. Questions also can be directed to Theresa Campbell at (765) 496-1136, tcampbel@purdue.edu.

Writer: Jennifer Stewart, (765) 494-6682, jsstewar@purdue.edu

Source: Alan Sutton, (765) 494-8012, asutton@purdue.edu

Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
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