Dr. Howard Hill was inducted into the NPPC Hall of Fame at the industry’s annual business meeting – the National Pork Industry Forum – held March 12-14 in Orlando, Florida.
Hill joined Murphy Farms (now part of Smithfield) in 1994 as director of veterinary services and multiplication, where he led the successful eradication of pseudorabies from the company’s North Carolina herds. He also played a key role in the development of artificial insemination practices, propelling the company’s transition to 100% artificial insemination and establishing new standards in swine production. As chief operating officer for Iowa Select Farms from 2000 to 2013, he helped shape one of the largest and most innovative pork producers in the country.
In addition to his work in veterinary practice and pork production, Hill has been a vocal advocate for the pork industry, serving as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians in 1996 and NPPC in 2014.
Why it matters: NPPC Hall of Fame inductees are recognized for devoting their lives to positively shaping the pork industry. They focus on critical aspects of pork production and related issues while playing a significant role in advancing NPPC’s mission to advocate for the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of U.S. pork producers and their partners.
