Hog Production
If there’s any “good” news for 2024, economist Joe Kerns says it’s that it can’t be worse than 2023. Although economists expect 2024 to be another challenging year, some believe it will be a turning point for U.S. pork.
The Grinch is writing closeouts ahead of the holidays as cattle and hog profit margins tumble to their lowest point since the summer of 2020, just months into the COVID pandemic.
Phillip Hord and Jessica Stevens are two examples of what happens when pig farmers think outside of the box to grow demand and build confidence in U.S. pork among consumers.
Dead animal disposal practices may not be a topic for the dinner table. But it’s a topic that experts say deserves more attention.
Explosive numbers, deadly destruction, devastating economic impact. Is it possible to control the spiraling feral hog population in Texas? A new study shows a warfarin-based toxicant could help.
Although the industry has come a long way when it comes to farm safety, about every three days, a child dies in an ag-related incident, and each day, 33 children are injured. Farm safety expert Barbara Lee weighs in.
Colorado is the first state to announce it has successfully eradicated its feral hog population. Here’s how they did it.
With recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations, what is the impact on “secure” plans for the livestock sector?
Kansas State research looks at dosage and timing of iron injections in order to maximize pig growth.
What started as a simple gathering of local veterinarians and academia in St. Paul, Minn., has become an iconic global event drawing in leaders in swine health and production for the betterment of pigs and people. Here’s a look at the 2024 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.
Fall is a great time to plan for seasonal ventilation maintenance and manure pit pump-out before cold weather sets in.
Preparing for the arrival of new wean pigs to your barn is an exciting but important process that requires careful planning.
Postweaning diarrhea is a frustrating disease. Not only is it costly to the pig and producer, but often the reason why it’s happening is unclear, says Adam Schelkopf, a veterinarian with Pipestone.
Here are 10 powerful take homes surrounding transport biosecurity and on-farm biosecurity to help you enhance protocols on your pig farm.
When asked how old your weaned pigs are, you likely respond with a simple answer like 21 days. But are the weaned pigs really 21 days old or is that just the interval from loading into the farrowing room to weaning?
Food price is real. Ask any American about their budget for groceries. However, there is another part to this story that is rarely mentioned in these news stories – the cost to produce food.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever are two high-priority research areas that will be funded through a $17.6-million investment by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals.
The unusual rainfall amounts during spring/summer of 2024 in the Midwest resulted in increased mosquito-related producer concerns such as carcass blemishing in pigs.
Mosquitos aren’t just an annoying threat for humans, they can also transmit many pathogens and cause problems for pigs.
As we approach the end of 2024, there are a few items that should be standard for every pork business in the U.S.
The good old farm truck — not only does it get us where we need to go and help us get the day’s tasks done, but it also carries along biosecurity risks that the industry can’t ignore.
As the soybean crush continues to expand, and soybean meal is predicted to be more available, consider how to best formulate antinutritional compounds innate to soy products in pig diets, Iowa State University advises.
As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application.
Rotavirus, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, Coccidia, Sapovirus, Salmonella, Clostridioides difficile. The list of endemic pathogens clamoring to strike your new set of pigs is daunting, and they aren’t going away.
A Swine Health Information Center-funded study has investigated if an increase in negative test results for endemic pathogens could be utilized as an early warning signal for emerging diseases.
Over the years Steve Rommereim has invested a lot of time and thought into how he serves the members and organizations who elect him.
With the success of his family’s farm as his focus, Brad Greenway has worked to build a sustainable, diversified crop and livestock operation.
From Cheetos to chow mein noodles, nutritionist Wayne Cast sheds light on how to evaluate non-typical ingredients for inclusion in swine diets.
There are many reasons to be bullish on continued technology adoption.
Last week’s slaughter hog price falling below the July breakeven selling price signals that profitability may be limited for a wean-to-finish hog operation in August.