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
Record Highs for Hogs and Pigs Inventory, Market Hogs
If you build packer space, the hogs will come. With an unprecedented amount of packing capacity open and more slated to come, producers have been quick to respond by increasing supplies.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Industry
Fire Up Those Grills!
Nearly 60% of Americans will dust off their grills for the start of summer, so it’s a good time to learn the proper methods of BBQing a safe and delicious meal.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Industry
All Wrapped Up…in Bacon
53% of Americans keep bacon on hand at all times—so it’s easy to wrap up these food combos.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Hog Production
Closing Arguments Heard In Smithfield Nuisance Trial
A federal trial in North Carolina might alter the future of hog farming in the state. Closing arguments in the Smithfield nuisance case (McKiver et al v. Murphy-Brown, LLC) were heard Tuesday.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Industry
Will Grilling Season Fire Up Hog Prices?
A cool start to grilling season gives hope that warmer temperatures will also fire up meat demand.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Hog Production
Tail-Biting More Frequent in Littermate Groups
Understanding why pigs tail-bite is a challenge for many producers, as the behavior is often sporadic. Researchers at the University of Minnesota says littermates are more prone to the abnormal behavior.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Hog Production
Antibiotic-Free Pig Study Stopped for Animal Welfare Reasons
In the debate of antibiotic use, pig farmers know there are cases where antibiotic treatments are needed, but a growing public discontent makes decisions more complex. That can lead to unintended suffering for animals.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Hog Production
Semi Carrying 2,000 Weaner Pigs Crashes in Utah
A semi hauling 1,900 pigs tipped over on state Route 20 in Iron County, Utah, Friday afternoon.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Hog Production
JBS Suspends Pig Shipments from Kentucky Farm After Activist Video
Louisville’s JBS Swift pork processing plant has suspended pig shipments from a Kentucky farm after Mercy for Animals released a video Monday, that allegedly shows pigs being mistreated.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Industry
Smithfield-Backed Meal-Kit Maker Quits Due to Low Funds
Chef’d, one of the first meal kit companies on the market, halted production this week, citing problems with funding. More than 350 employees were laid off Monday at distribution warehouses in New York and California.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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