Projects

Pork Information Gateway

  • Members from universities, allied industries, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations form extension advisory committees.
  • PIG encompasses a virtual center of information development, warehousing, and delivery involving a nationwide pork extension network.
  • Online access to an extensive virtual library of science-based information.
  • An answer center for the science-based answers to any question a producer might have in his or her pork operation.
  • Easier access to training on all areas of pork production.
  • Better tools for third parties assisting pork producers such as extension specialists, veterinarians, consultants, and knowledge transfer specialists.
  • Access to expertise and information nationally.
  • Access to research results within each problem area of the collaborative research on focused issues.

The Pork Information Gateway, or PIG, is an online resource that offers a variety of free resources to U.S. Pork Producers. This Web site includes current and comprehensive information gathered from pork production experts across the nation. The PIG Web site can be found at www.porkgateway.org

The content on PIG is provided by swine extension specialists and educators from around the country These individuals are responsible for maintaining each of the 17 different domains in PIG, including authoring and reviewing Factsheets, finding other authors and reviewers, answering questions submitted to PIG, and promoting PIG to others.

Within the PIG Web site you can find the following helpful resources:

  • PIG Library
    • PIG Answers: Displays over 2,000 questions and answers
    • PIG Factsheets: Contains over 200 peer-reviewed factsheets
    • PIG How-To's: Step-by-step guides to pork production practices
    • PIG References: Offers a variety of presentations and other resources
  • PIG Opportunities: Lists career opportunities and internships available in the pork industry
  • PIG Events A listing of educational events within the pork industry
  • PIG Glossary: A glossary of swine-related terms and concepts
  • PIG Images: A photo gallery for swine and pork producers