Pfizer Animal Health has recognized five U.S. pork caregivers who consistently display high standards of pig care to help ensure the health and safety of America's pork supply.

One of the five is Shane Meyer of Diller, a sow herd production supervisor for

Plymouth Ag Group and the current president of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Meyer has served the pork industry for 18 years. "The most successful operations hire and retain good people who are dedicated to keeping a herd healthy by keeping the barns clean, checking each animal every day, keeping good records and watching every small detail." 

Shane Meyer Of Diller Receives Pork Caregiver Award

Benjamin Church, senior marketing communications manager for Pfizer Animal Health says, "We are honored to recognize their vigilant care of pigs and their dedication to making positive contributions to on-farm processes and practices. These pork caregivers are dedicated to the care of individual pigs to help ensure a high standard of herd health management."

The Fostera PCV Honoring Pork Caregivers award acknowledges the commitment of caregivers, including those working in the barn, service managers, production managers and others, to industry best practices. Pfizer Animal Health shares this commitment to best practices and continuous quality improvement.

Nearly 50 pork professionals from production systems across the country were nominated by their veterinarians, peers or managers over a two-month period. A

panel of independent judges chose the top five. Each of the five winners and their guests received a trip to New York City April 18-21, 2012, where they were recognized at a luncheon.

Each winner also received a $1,000 cash prize and is featured in communications about the award.

Other winners were Rick Boomgaarden of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Rosalio "Leo" Fonseca of Alpha, Minn.; Judy Hinck of Belleville, Ill.; and Becky Matli of Raymond, Ill.