Hog Management
Bianca Metallo says her recently published study can provide valuable scientific data to help determine the ideal weaning age that will not only benefit the life experience of the pig, but the success of the producer.
The decisions that livestock veterinarians help clients make essentially impact whether or not they can feed their families, says Micah Jansen, DVM. Whether she’s prioritizing for producers or prioritizing for her family, she believes identifying the glass balls is critical.
A new study delves into two amino acids that acted like a natural boost for piglets’ gut, helping them handle weaning stress, stay healthy, and grow more efficiently.
Fall creates its share of opportunities and challenges for pork producers. Four industry experts share helpful strategies to boost your farm’s health and productivity this fall.
The new report, covering January to September 2025, shows that 82% of samples contained multiple mycotoxins, signaling an escalating risk for global feed and food safety.
Boars with higher hemoglobin demonstrate greater libido in a recent University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine study.
Researchers to present newest studies targeting swine feed efficiency.
Roslin Institute researchers offer hope for protecting livestock against this costly viral disease through gene editing.
Rachel Kontz set out to evaluate how two common industry practices interact and affect disease management and biosecurity.
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.
Research shows oxytocin can be a tool to increase the proportion of piglets achieving adequate immunity within the critical first hours of life.
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.