JoAnn Alumbaugh

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Hog Production
People in the News: Additions at Tonisity and Osborne
Kyle Montgomery and Brad Carson join Tonisity; Cory Culbertson joins Osborne Industries.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
9 Ways to Build Your Leadership Skills
You never know when something you say or do will make an impact on another person, either good or bad, and your dedication to being an authentic leader will not go unnoticed. Here are nine tips to help you improve.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
Five Reasons to Go Social
What people are saying about pork production on social media can impact your business. Here’s how you can get started in being part of the solution.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
Excitement Grows for Facility That Increases Bio- and Agro-Defense
After years of planning, funding requests, and resources, the facility to serve as the primary defense against accidental or intentional introduction of transboundary animal diseases is being built in Manhattan, Kan.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
When Livestock Euthanasia is Necessary
It’s hard to think about when animals need to be euthanized. It’s harder when you’re the one doing it. Veterinarians are put in that position often. Think what would happen if a foreign animal disease were to hit.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
Professional Wellness Takes Center Stage for Veterinarians
Stress is a factor in most professions, but particularly for veterinarians and especially for those just beginning their careers. Here’s what to look for, and what to do about it, as the profession responds.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
122nd U.S. Animal Health Association Meeting Kicks Off
The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA), the nation’s animal health forum for over a century, is holding its 122nd annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., from Oct. 18-24.
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Hog Production
TB, African Swine Fever and Newcastle Are Big Health Concerns
Livestock producers and veterinary leaders in government, industry and private practice wrestle with tough health issues at the U.S. Animal Health Association annual meeting, taking place through Wednesday this week.
November 10, 2020 11:06 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Show pig
Ag Policy
NPPC: Leave NAFTA Alone
“NAFTA has been a resounding success, and we don’t want to go backwards,” said Nick Giordano, vice president and counsel, global government affairs, for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). He said losing access to the Mexican and Canadian markets for pork would be a “huge financial problem.”
November 10, 2020 11:03 PM
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JoAnn Alumbaugh
Opportunities await for the next youth leader in Missouri’s pork industry, as applications for the 2023 Youth Pork Ambassador Program are open until Dec. 15.
Industry
For Weaned Pigs, Feed Quality is Critical
Grain quality issues can create additional problems with weaned piglets, but so can the protocols meant to protect pigs against contaminated feed, say researchers.
November 10, 2020 11:03 PM
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