Hog Management
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) has a lot of folks scratching their heads right now, said Alyona Michael of the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab during an interview with AgriTalk’s Chip Flory.
Kevin Rosenbohm from Graham, Missouri, announced as the recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the 2022 Missouri Pork Expo.
Lean on available resources to help solve swine health and nutrition problems, especially if the situation is outside your expertise, says Will Fombelle of Carthage Veterinary Service. He shares a recent case study.
While many “believe” mat feeding and gruel feeding help the young pig thrive, surprisingly little comparison data is available to make best practice decisions. Here’s a look at K-State research on these practices.
With winter upon us, there are many things to keep in mind when it comes to ventilation in the barn. Here are eight things to remember as you brave the cold this season.
At a time marred by COVID-19 disruptions and high inputs, the decision to become Prop 12 compliant is no small one. Kent Bang discusses critical things to consider before converting your barn to become compliant.
New federal requirements for a CDL take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on hauling grain and livestock more than 150 miles from your farm. It could also cause an even bigger shortage of truck drivers.
It was the Friday after Thanksgiving. A finishing supervisor discovered a large spike in pig mortality. By the time his team removed the dead pigs and mass treated the site hours later, mortalities had tripled.
Heart girth circumference is perhaps the most accurate way to estimate pig weight, but weigh tapes can be challenging. North Carolina State University has developed a new method to measure heart girth circumference.
Body weight measurement of pigs is essential for monitoring performance, welfare and overall production value. Here’s a quick look at how commercially available camera systems can be used to estimate pig weight.
The pork industry can turn the table on unfounded attacks on animal agriculture by showing the efforts taken to make this industry more sustainable, says Kent Bang, director of swine lending for Compeer Financial.
Risk management is a hot topic in the hog market. Scott Brown, University of Missouri economist, believes there are more reasons to be concerned about lower prices than optimism about higher prices as he looks ahead.
The 2022 Iowa Pork Congress will take place this Wednesday and Thursday at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Here’s a look at what to expect.
Challenges are just part of the pork industry. There’s no way to avoid them because there’s no way to control every variable. But Chad Leman, an Illinois farmer, says he’s not crying in his napkin yet.
Backed-up pork processing plants. Holding diets. The waiting game. If anything good came out of the pandemic and it’s initial impact on the pork supply chain, Randy Francois said it was hog inventory management.
Steve Lerch, former Google executive, will share his insight into digital issues, consumer behavior and innovation at the 2022 Ohio Pork Congress in Lima, Ohio.
During the next Farm Country Update on Jan. 19, three industry experts will discuss the topics and issues they think pork producers will face in the year ahead. Here’s how to register for free.
18:28–the number on her tile, the number on her heart and the number that fueled long practices, sore muscles and mental exhaustion. Here’s one perspective on why numbers matter so much in our industry and our lives.
Joe Kerns of Partners for Production Agriculture will address the U.S. global meat and pork outlook at Kansas State University’s 2022 Swine Profitability Conference. Here’s a preview of what to expect.
A new year brings new opportunities. Economists encourage pork producers to consider these important questions.
In the constant microscopic tug-of-war, genes for antibiotic resistance have been around as long as bacteria. The more pressure you put on bacteria, the more they deploy defensive measures. Spencer Wayne, DVM, reflects.
The pork market is a constant mix of headwinds and tailwinds. Your individual viewpoint of where the balance sorts itself out can have a real impact on the outcome, says Clint Schwab of The Maschhoffs.
As we launch into a new year of production, a cluster of indicators show this year could be much better than current expectations. Let’s allow ASF to warm the bench while we look at the bullish indicators for 2022.
Registration is now open for SowBridge, the distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars and piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues.
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research project is taking animal production to the next level and has the potential to enhance individual animal monitoring and care practices as well as create farm labor efficiencies.
Neil Dierks gives credit for the organization’s successes to board members, producer leaders, his staff and farmers out in the country—never to himself. But in reality, he’s a shrewd, big-picture thinker.
Swine geneticists, industry leaders, university educators and students gathered for the first ever joint meeting of the Poultry Breeders Roundtable and National Swine Improvement Federation in St. Louis. Here’s a recap.
No one will argue that the pressures pig farmers face when it comes to environmental stewardship of air, soil and water are going to continue to increase. That’s why National Pork Board is offering a new program.
USDA’s APHIS is leading a collaborative effort to study antimicrobial use and resistance on Midwest commercial swine farms focusing on use and resistance related to animal health and production-related indicators.
‘Tis the season to think twice about proper barn ventilation to protect your pigs and to promote energy efficiency. Experts weigh in on how you can save money this winter.