Hog Production
African swine fever (ASF) is a nasty bug and it’s getting closer to the U.S. The highly contagious viral infection doesn’t infect humans, but it is 100% fatal to hogs.
As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, global hog producers are facing a more challenging outlook, says Christine McCracken, animal protein analyst, in the Rabobank Q4 2021 Pork Quarterly report.
Everyone knows vitamin D provides great bone health benefits, but here’s a look at the role of vitamin D “beyond the bone.”
No rock is being left unturned to move pigs right now, says Illinois pig farmer Thomas Titus. With packing plants closing and slowing down temporarily, pig farmers are faced with unprecedented decisions.
Regardless of a fair’s size, here are 10 factors fairs are facing when making the decision to move ahead or cancel in 2020.
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes its way into the U.S., are you prepared for some of the more likely scenarios that could impact your operation?
Brian Mehlhaf, who custom feeds hogs in Parkston, S. D., decided to head online to try to make a profit. He thought posting hogs for sale on Facebook would be a last resort. Now, the response is overwhelming.
The pork industry is still evolving out of the rubble of the coronavirus pandemic, says Lee Schulz, an Iowa State University economist. But certainly, more optimism abounds in the U.S. pork outlook heading into 2022.
How will agricultural biotechnology and gene editing fit into the future of U.S. agriculture? The House Committee on Agriculture’s livestock and biotechnology subcommittees held a joint hearing to discuss.
China’s recent announcement of its application for membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is generating considerable attention. Here’s why, says USMEF’s Joel Haggard.
For reliable back-up power, schedule generator maintenance and have operating procedures in place.
When it comes to sow mortality, we often take note of the upper part of the “iceberg,” but we really need to be concerned with what’s below the surface, said Carlos Piñeiro, DVM, of PigCHAMP Pro Europa, S.L.
No evidence suggests livestock can transmit COVID-19 to humans. Foods from farm animals also are considered safe from the virus.
The pandemic and the shortage of food animal veterinarians have catapulted the concept of telemedicine forward. As ASF inches closer to the U.S., experts say telemedicine could become even more useful. Here’s why.
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is mobilizing a stronger, and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products.
Sow death loss continues to rise. Many or most farms don’t have enough labor due to cost and availability. This leaves the pork industry asking a tough question: How can we make the most of the labor we have?
A successful gilt development program is vital to a production system because it has a direct effect on reproductive performance and sow lifetime productivity. K-State experts share why a solid nutrition program is key.
A well-designed facility includes backup systems to prevent losses from power outages or equipment failures. Maintaining this fail-safe equipment should be part of every manager’s routine maintenance program.
A new high-oil corn product offers greater amino acid and energy digestibility in growing pigs, according to new research from the University of Illinois.
Reports of difficult cases of colibacillosis that have been associated with the F-18 fimbrial antigen and leading to gut edema disease have been increasing. Here’s what the experts are saying.
No one wants to be caught with a broken heater in the middle of a snowstorm. Winter may seem far away, but it will be here before you know it.
U.S. agricultural organizations prepared for the UN Food Systems Summit with significant caution, due to concerns that it could generate undue criticism of animal ag and downplay the benefits of animal proteins.
From a bullish Hogs and Pigs Report to news of a new ASF vaccine candidate, there’s some price-positive news flowing now. AgriTalk’s Chip Flory visits with Terry Wolters about how pig farmers will respond.
Animal genetics company Genus and The Roslin Institute are pairing up to produce pigs that are resistant to the devastating respiratory disease – porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.
For the past 10 years, USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists have been working on a vaccine for African swine fever, the deadly virus of pigs. Here’s what the scientists have to say about what’s ahead.
Commercial trials prove the PIC®800 sets the pace for today’s sire performance, consistently producing offspring with superior robustness and fast, efficient growth.
How does overfeeding amino acids impact a sow’s energy balance and lactation feed intake? Nutritionist Jeff Knott shares his thoughts on lactation diets.
To help prevent the spread of ASF to the U.S., USDA Secretary Vilsack announced the dedication of $500 million to expand efforts to coordinate monitoring, surveillance, prevention, quarantine and eradication activities.
We look at a different method to provide heat for weaned pigs using radiant tube heaters.
The hog market looks very encouraging going forward, says AgriTalk host Chip Flory. But are producers feeling that incentive to go out and grow the total hog supply?