Hog Management
People often think they can figure out their estate plan later – when they are older, richer, sicker, free from debt and the list goes on. Expert Polly Dobbs says you should have a plan in place that fits today’s circumstances.
A study demonstrates dry fog may be a viable alternative for disinfecting supplies that will be entered into farms
Erin Brenneman says there’s something the industry needs to talk about — the critical importance of individualized day-one care during farrowing.
The SHIC Swine Bacterial Disease Matrix ranks E. coli as one of the most prioritized and clinically important bacterium for the U.S. pork industry.
Taxes shouldn’t drive a farm’s succession and estate plan, says Polly Dobbs, an estate planning and wealth transfer specialist. She shares what farmers need to know about changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
K-State alum Arkin Wu of Riverstone Farms will share insights into China’s pork production.
Montana state law prohibits swine from living in a feral state and prohibits domestic swine from running at large. Montana averages roughly six reports per year of potential feral swine sightings.
One of the benefits of the Mycosorb Evo range includes increased efficacy toward key mycotoxins, including DON, fusaric acid and Penicillium-derived toxins.
Animal protein sector remains a primary benefactor of strong demand and suppressed feed costs.
National Pork Board CEO David Newman says gone are the days where focus on one component will work. The industry needs to find common ground in the middle and focus on that.
Although entering the pen to verify colostrum production may seem time-consuming or disruptive, a recent study shows this step can significantly impact piglet survival and sow utilization.
Streamlining deliveries and managing biosecurity risks that comes with supply deliveries can be narrowed down to a few key habits.
QC Supply offered customers Mike and Nick Wenger a unique opportunity to have a consignment warehouse on the farm. Here’s how it’s changing their business.
The U.S. pork industry continues to find ways to improve pig livability. The newly released Production Analysis Summary for U.S. Pork Industry: 2020-2024 shows improvements made and progress needed.
Mike Wenger turns his life around after a series of bad decisions and doubles down on the pork industry by renovating barns and growing his pork operation for the next generation.
Research shows oxytocin can be a tool to increase the proportion of piglets achieving adequate immunity within the critical first hours of life.
Four contract hog growers share insight into how they determine where to put their resources, what holds them back from making big investments and what they want to invest in next on the farm.
Coakley proves how hands-on education and mentorship can create opportunities to attract students to agricultural careers.
Peace of mind, return on investment and the ability to make life-changing decisions faster are just a few reasons why pig farmers are making the decision to purchase more technology on the farm.
Ongoing study collects environmental samples at a Midwestern U.S. harvest plant to better understand what’s happening at these facilities in order to strengthen biosecurity tactics and protocols.
Collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and USDA National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility yields new Japanese encephalitis virus insights.
A welfare-conscious system for delivering feedback material to group-housed sows provided 51% exposure within two hours in a new study.
New Iowa Pork Industry Center publication focuses on conjunctivitis causes, treatment and control.
Brian Arnold has achieved his share of success in the swine industry. But most would agree his greatest contribution isn’t in what he has achieved – it’s the impact he has had on those who have watched him lead his family through challenging times, including his wife’s cancer diagnosis.
A new study is one of the first to describe TN-visa workers in the U.S. swine industry to help inform future recruitment, management and workforce development strategies across the industry.
Producers have suspected this for a long time: soybean meal delivers more net energy than NRC values suggest. Researchers at South Dakota State University are digging into why. One explanation is that soybean fibers may fuel the hindgut microbiome, which could improve gut health and support greater weights.
Is split suckling worth it if the research doesn’t show a consistent benefit? Abigail Jenkins offers 3 better ways farm staff can invest time to help pigs and sows thrive.
Early intervention with opportunity sows can help your operation wean more full-value pigs.
What’s the cost of M. hyopneumoniae disease on your farm? New tool helps producers discover benefits of undergoing elimination programs on sow farms.
Producer voice guides direction of future strategy to improve swine health in the U.S.