Hog Management
Why all the fuss over community in rural America these days? For Jason Hocker, AMVC partner and veterinarian, it’s simple.
In 2023, Dustin Coleman faced a dilemma familiar to many producers right now in the swine industry. He found that while his animals were performing well enough, he wanted to learn how he could improve their condition while possibly saving money.
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.
The conversations that took place during the Carlos Pijoan SDEC Symposium at the 50th Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul, Minn., covered a wide expanse of topics weighing on the industry’s mind.
Preparing for the arrival of new wean pigs to your barn is an exciting but important process that requires careful planning.
In a move designed to protect Ohio farmers from non-science-based environmental restrictions, the Ohio Pork Council has led a group of 11 agricultural groups from across the state to seek a legal intervention to a lawsuit against the EPA that was filed by the Chicago-based Environmental Law and Policy Center.
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.
NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says he honestly doesn’t know why TN visa applications are being denied. He calls it a complete frustration for the U.S. pork industry.
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?
Ohio pig farmer Duane Stateler is optimistic, but he’s not going to stop speaking up for the passage of the farm bill now.
Animal rights extremists continually attempt to gain access to farms and facilities by any means necessary – and oftentimes that comes with a lack of biosecurity measures like proper clothing and sanitizing.
How often do you spend time thinking about the past? This question struck a nerve with me recently.
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.
Sudário Roberto Silva Junior is digging into the effects of postbiotics on sow performance and the microbiome of both sows and their offspring in his research at the University of Minnesota.
The 34th annual Swine Conference hosted by Carthage Veterinary Service drew its biggest audience yet.
Over the years Steve Rommereim has invested a lot of time and thought into how he serves the members and organizations who elect him.
From Cheetos to chow mein noodles, nutritionist Wayne Cast sheds light on how to evaluate non-typical ingredients for inclusion in swine diets.
Merck Animal Health shares insights from the 2023 Veterinary Wellbeing Survey for Enhancing Wellbeing in Large Animal Veterinarians.
Working on a succession plan for your operation? Here are a few key points to keep in mind.
Originally from southern Brazil, Jamil Faccin is passionate about swine nutrition, production, research, technology and innovation.
Fan covers were tested at a single 2,400 head commercial, tunnel-ventilated, wean-to-finish site fully stocked with mid-finishing pigs to determine the most effective material to utilize for covering fans on swine barns to enhance biosecurity.
Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian believes it’s important to introduce the technology in a thoughtful, comprehensive manner, so everyone has a chance to get their questions answered and concerns heard.
Authority. Respect. Admiration. Street cred. Call it what you want, but when it comes to leadership in the pork industry, there is nothing like having been there and done that. It’s one of the great stories about working in animal agriculture.
Environmental researcher Frank Mitloehner says it’s time farmers recognize sustainability is just another word for stewardship, and sharing that message is important to consumers.
Hiring the right people these days feels like navigating a maze without a map. The challenge isn’t just finding qualifications on paper, but rather it’s uncovering the intangibles that define a perfect fit.