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Learn how to calculate and compare the true value of your current sows against prospective replacement gilts to make smarter, timely culling decisions.

The company says the changes are designed to strengthen Alltech’s ability to serve its customers in an evolving marketplace.

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With industry-wide sow mortality hovering around 15%, the sow herd is under intense pressure. Here’s how a shift in gilt selection criteria can transform herd performance.

While feed mitigants offer a vital shield against PRRSv, validating their presence and mixing consistency at the mill is crucial to ensuring true biosecurity on sow farms.

From encouraging daily movement to fine-tuning feed-to-water ratios, simple management tweaks can unlock a lactating sow’s full reproductive potential.

New management strategies go beyond the basics to improve lactation and sow productivity.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $22.10, down $4.58 for the week, and $24.25 below the average cash price for the week of $46.35.

Special Olympics Iowa athletes will pair up with 4-H and FFA youth mentors to showcase pigs and celebrate inclusion on one of the state’s biggest stages.