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Opinion
Swine Foreign Animal Disease Preparation: A reflection through the legacy of Gord Downie
The threat of a foreign animal disease outbreak demands vigilant preparedness, rapid response and a community-wide effort to mitigate damage. Interestingly, the legacy of Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, offers lessons that can be applied to swine foreign animal disease preparation. Here’s why.
October 30, 2024 11:50 AM
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Ryan Samuel
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Education
5 Benefits of Transport Quality Assurance Certification in Pork Industry
Ryan Samuel shares five benefits of the Transport Quality Assurance certification program and why it’s so important during a pivotal time in the pork industry.
May 02, 2024 01:07 PM
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Ryan Samuel
South Dakota State University commercial wean-to-finish production barn
Hog Production
Light Versus Heavy Barrow Fecal Microbiome at Finishing
Understanding the differences in the microbiome between light and heavy market hogs may provide insights into optimizing growth performance, feed efficiency and sustainability of the swine industry.
April 18, 2024 09:00 AM
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Ryan Samuel
SDSU Commercial Wean-to-Finish Site
Hog Production
Soy Protein Concentrate vs. Corn-Fermented Protein: Effect on Growth and Gut Integrity of Weaned Pigs
A trial was conducted to determine if corn-fermented protein could replace soy protein concentrate in weaned pig diets with similar effects on growth performance and gut integrity. Here’s what SDSU researchers learned.
January 01, 2024 07:00 AM
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Ryan Samuel
South Dakota State University commercial wean-to-finish production barn
Hog Production
A Look at Balanced Branched Chain Amino Acids in High Corn-DDGS Diets
As the biofuel industry expands in response to federal biofuel polices to reduce GHG emissions and fossil fuel usage, agro-industrial byproducts, such as corn-DDGS and soybean meal, will be more available for livestock.
July 26, 2023 10:42 AM
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Ryan Samuel
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Education
Swine Manure for Spring Planting
Swine manure application in the fall means nutrients for spring-planted crops and soil nutrient building for nutrients applied beyond crop needs. Have you accounted for all available nutrients in your fertilizer plans?
May 08, 2023 07:01 AM
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Ryan Samuel
Feeder pigs
Hog Production
Trace Mineral Inclusion and its Impact on Grow-Finish Pig Performance
Does reducing or eliminating trace mineral supplementation during finishing impact overall performance? South Dakota State University evaluated feeding a commercial trace mineral premix on grow-finish pig performance.
June 29, 2022 10:00 AM
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Ryan Samuel
Feeder pigs
Hog Production
A Look at Branched Chain Amino Acids Levels in Swine Diets Containing DDGS
Researchers discuss branched chain amino acids levels in swine diets that contain dried distillers grains with solubles and its impact on growth performance.
August 03, 2021 08:00 AM
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Ryan Samuel