Hog Management
The industry has been through a lot of challenges with COVID-19 and a difficult year for PRRS. As we get those issues behind us, focusing on production metrics, enterprise analysis and future direction is critical.
Here’s a round-up of company news in the swine industry.
Neil Dierks, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, says his industry colleagues in other parts of the world often remind him how significant livestock mandatory reporting services are to the U.S. pork industry.
Manure is an important part of the pork industry’s sustainability story. But experts remind pork producers to keep in mind that handling manure is a risky business. Keep these tips in mind to stay safe.
Don’t miss out on these industry opportunities in the swine industry and beyond.
Energy and passion for the global pork industry are the foundation of United Pork Americas, a new event Farm Journal recently acquired that will take place April 19-21, 2002, in Orlando. Here’s what you need to know.
The swine industry has historically battled labor shortages, and COVID-19 amplified those challenges. Here are a few tips for attending farrowing I learned working on a sow farm with labor challenges.
With the labor challenges facing the swine and pork processing plant industries, technology adoption seems to hold great promise. We asked five leaders to share what holds farmers back from incorporating more technology.
Every year, the harvesting of a new crop brings great anticipation for the farmer. This is also true for the swine nutritionist. Here are five things to keep in mind as new crops are getting ready to be harvested.
Sow reproductive performance drops off in the summer, and this year will be no different, according to Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
Farm Journal announces the acquisition of the international United Pork Americas conference and trade show from Flavia Roppa of Brazil. The conference will be held April 19-21, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
In today’s food industry, consumers need assurances. While the specific assurances vary, the general request is the same: “Are producers doing things the right way when it comes to the way food is produced?”
Sow diets cannot be formulated based on values for digestibility of phosphorus and calcium obtained in growing pigs, University of Illinois swine nutritionists say. Here’s why.
Management has a strong influence on age and weight considerations when it comes to producing a quality weaned pig. The people as well as the processes play a critical role.
Weaning weight and age can vary from operation to operation because many factors must be considered. There are, however, some important rules of thumb.
Iowa farmers were just weeks away from harvest when 100 mph winds raced across their fields, flattening a year’s worth of work. A short film shows what farmers in the derecho’s path experienced on Aug. 10, 2020.
Lameness is the leading cause of mortality in mid- to late-finishing pigs. Even though mortality has improved, it is getting harder and harder to make continuous improvements, says Mike Eisenmenger, DVM.
Every weaned pig has an impact on an operation’s end result. Industry leaders discuss the factors that go into producing a thrifty, quality weaned pig.
Health and management are necessary components in producing thrifty, quality weaned pigs. Focusing on females and paying attention to details can make all the difference.
Hot summer days mean added heat stress and reduced growth performance when pigs are at their highest value. Hayden Kerkaert of Pipestone shares how to maintain or improve growth performance during the summer.
Yu Ping knew there had to be a better way to meet the needs of modern pig farming through a better building design. After years of constructing pig farms, he decided to try something new. The result? High-rise piggeries.
Producer profitability has been phenomenal lately, but how long will it last? Rob Murphy, J.S. Ferraro & Company, shared his perspective on what’s ahead in the third quarter.
For replacement gilts to be successful, the farm needs a well-established, well-managed and continually maintained plan, says Joel Sparks, DVM. The ultimate goal is to have well-prepared gilts to bring into the sow herd.
Corn is the primary energy source for most swine rations. The quality of this corn can impact animal performance and other management considerations. Here’s a tool that can help producers who grow their own corn.
The Carthage Veterinary Service Swine Conference will address labor, best practices for recruiting new employees, onboarding and retention. In addition, learn more about Prop 12 and discover how to optimize feed costs.
Prices for popular fresh pork items recently hit record levels. The National Pork Board says low inventory, sky-high foodservice demand and labor issues are fueling prices for grill-ready items this summer.
When your 91-year-old mother says a storm is coming and it’s coming fast, you better listen, says David Martin, an Iowa farmer. He shares the unforgettable story of how trees saved his pigs during the derecho winds.
At the foundation of a successful nutritional program, management of the components of a quality system requires close collaboration between team members working with animals on the farm. Here are four keys to consider.
Many economic factors are at play in the ag industry, everything from stimulus money to higher commodity prices to historically low interest rates. How will these issues impact your farm?
The U.S. inflation rate is 5.0% for the year ended May 2021. Congress is debating a spending bill and stimulus package. With more money pumped into the economy, Kent Bang says we should prepare for further inflation.