Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Hog Production
Ohio Researcher Investigates Swine Flu Risks at Fairs
An Ohio State University researcher is coordinating a multi-state study testing for flu among pigs at fairs as swine infected with a flu virus. Two cases were confirmed so far this year at county fairs in Ohio.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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Animal activists look for ways to disrupt the livestock industry. However, in Missouri, interfering with the shipping of livestock is now considered a felony offense, with a fine up to $10,000 and prison time.
Hog Production
Demand Bolsters Pork Margins
Overall meat demand continues to uphold breakout prices for pork packers and finishers.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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These five issues from World Pork Expo will affect how you run your business this year.
Hog Production
What You Might Have Missed At World Pork Expo
From pigs in the show ring to the pork on the grill, World Pork Expo brings together every stakeholder in the pork industry. Five key priorities emerged July 6-9 during the 2017 event. Each one could affect your operation’s bottomline this summer.
November 18, 2020 09:30 PM
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Industry
Hog Losses Loom
It’s no surprise the 2012 drought left pork producers with short, and expensive, feed supplies. The pork sector will not see much relief until mid-2013.
November 18, 2020 09:24 PM
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Industry
FFA Chapter Raises Hogs to Feed the Hungry
FFA kids in Streator, Ill., are raising pigs to help feed people in their community who would otherwise not be able to afford protein in their diets.
November 18, 2020 09:24 PM
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Ag Policy
15 Minutes with HSUS President Wayne Pacelle
Pacelle wants to “challenge” some of the false notions about the Humane Society of the United States.
November 18, 2020 09:23 PM
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Industry
Iowa Report: Corn Is Short, But Pork Opportunities Are Large
Listen in as Pat McGonegle gives us a “state of the Iowa pork industry” for summer 2019.
November 18, 2020 09:23 PM
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Hog Production
China Offers Financial Support to Pig Farmers to Rebuild Herds
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs urges credit providers to provide credit guarantee services to breeding and large-scale farms.
November 18, 2020 09:22 PM
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Researchers in China and the U.S. believe they have successfully trialed a self-powered pacemaker in adult pigs
Industry
Pigs Help Researchers Develop “Pacemaker for Life”
Pig hearts are about the same size as human hearts, which is why scientists used them to develop a battery-free pacemaker that generates energy as the heart beats. The discovery could lead to “implants for life.”
November 18, 2020 09:21 PM
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Participants in the 2019 Nebraska Pork Leadership Program. Left to right: Zachary Lubeck, Aaron Holliday, Allison Zabel and Joel Kaelin.
Industry
Nebraska Names Four to 2019 Pork Leadership Program
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is proud to welcome participants in the 2019 Pork Leadership Program. Each participant shares unique experiences that shape their perspective based on their particular career path as well as their personal involvements and interests.
November 18, 2020 09:21 PM
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