Industry Resources

Creating your SPS Plan with Dr. Arruda Preparing for foreign animal disease starts on the farm. No matter the size of your swine operation, every pig farmer plays a vital role in FAD preparedness. Recent events have made the thought of foreign animal disease more of a reality than ever, which is why developing a Secure Pork Supply (SPS) plan for your farm is a critical step in securing your operation. We know it is a big job, but you do not have to do it alone. Dr. Andreia Arruda and her team at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine are here to assist Ohio pig farmers in developing SPS plans at no cost to you. If African swine fever is found in the United States, no pigs will move without livestock regulatory officials’ approval. The SPS Plan for Continuity of Business provides ways to prepare and request a movement permit for premises with animals with no evidence of infection. Dr. Arruda and her team take the anxiety out of writing an SPS plan by streamlining the process for you. The Ohio Pork Council encourages you to reach out to Dr. Arruda so you can tap into their knowledge and expertise to get your SPS plan written today for free. Here’s how it works: Fill out the form below or email pork@ohiopork.org to set up consultations. Make sure you include your herd veterinarian in the process. Your data is secured. All participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement outlining the protection of the farm’s data. Provide the OSU team with prudent information. OSU team will assist with generating the SPS plan. The plan’s final version must be reviewed and approved by an accredited veterinarian, preferably your herd veterinarian. Decide how to safely secure your SPS Plan through various options like AgView. SPS Plans Sign-up to receive assistances in writing a Secured Pork Supply Plan

Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the swine industry? The Ohio Pork Council has 5 awards that are presented annually at the Ohio Pork Congress, highlighting those individuals who’s contributions to the industry are outstanding. The awards are; Pork Promoter of the Year, Swine Manager of the Year, Pork Industry Excellence, Friends of Ohio Pork and The Ohio Pork Council Service Award. If you have someone in mind, please provide their name for the award that best describes their contributions to the industry, and the OPC staff will follow-up with an award application to be completed. The application will contain a more detailed list of information needed to be completed for proper nomination.  Please submit all nominations by October 31, 2025.

Sowbridge Education Program Brochure

CME Pork Cutout Fact Card

Statement from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to County Fair Boards

Recently, ractopamine-free swine production became a market specification through much of the U.S. pork packing industry. In response, the Ohio Pork Council, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and Ohio State Fair have collaborated to put a comprehensive plan in place, which can be found in the below documents.