Hog Management
Developed by pig farmers, the effort seeks to reduce the time and data-input needs of producers while illustrating continuous improvement across six We Care® Ethical Principles.
Quotable moments from Monday’s line-up of speakers at the 2022 American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting covering topics ranging from PRRS to diversity, equity and inclusion in veterinary medicine.
The Stitzel Family, 2022 IL Pork Family of the Year, have made a lasting impression within their community and industry, adapting and growing their business, while being good stewards of the land and their animals.
Cyberattacks happen every single day, and they’re creeping into rural America. Here’s what you need to know to protect your operation from cybercrime.
Is there ever a time when “livestock” can become more than part of the food chain? Ellie, the 110-pound pot-bellied, emotional support pig may or may not be the exception.
What are the greatest factors that influence pig health? Most will say sow farm health, pig density and area disease pressure. While these are all true, Evan Koep, DVM, says there’s a factor that often gets overlooked.
Pork production uses 75% less land, 25% less water and 7% less energy than it did 60 years ago. National Pork Board unveils its sustainability goals to pave the way for future progress. Here’s what that means for you.
From farrowing practices to waste management, swine producers are tasked with educating and demonstrating the most sustainable farrow-to-finish practices that provide wholesome pork on consumers’ plates.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., consumers faced unknown territory in the meat industry that raised questions of resiliency. Since then, consumers have helped drive changes to the pork industry with their dollar.
With so many capable leaders working to grow pork export opportunities, it could be tempting to sit back and let them do what they do while pig farmers do what they do. But here’s why they need pig farmers’ help.
These women and men involved in Iowa’s pork industry are both enthusiastic, promote pork and pig production, as well as provide leadership to their county organizations.
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.