The potential for a successful sow starts well before the sow is first bred. Here are five ways you can improve sow longevity by focusing on the gilt from weaning until the time of first breeding.
Nutrition has long been documented to have an impact on how an animal responds to disease. At times, certain conditions can become present associated with nutrients within the feed or feed itself. Here are five to watch.
With the current economic situation, both in agriculture and even personally, it is easy to feel stress and overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions on how to manage stress and work through a difficult time.
Sow caretakers often focus on increasing feed intake in lactation. However, gestation feed intake comprises over 50% of sow feed intake. Here's how you can improve sow gestation in your barn.
From time to time, producers may experience an issue within their barns and suspect that feed may be playing a role. Here are a few key points to remember when gathering information to assess diets.
Although it’s important to focus our biosecurity efforts on the farms, now is a good time of year to review important feed mill biosecurity in these five key areas, says Laura Greiner of Iowa State University.
Every year, the harvesting of a new crop brings great anticipation for the farmer. This is also true for the swine nutritionist. Here are five things to keep in mind as new crops are getting ready to be harvested.
Reproductive female replacement rates continue to be a challenge within the swine industry. The most common reason for culling is associated with lameness. Here are six ways to work towards improving sow longevity.
Water is often the forgotten nutrient in swine programs. Iowa State University assistant professor Laura Greiner shares six ways to make sure pigs are getting the best start possible in the nursery.
Researchers have documented the potential for feed ingredients to transport viruses as well as potential mitigation steps that can reduce this risk. However, potential nutritional challenges must be understood, too.
