Hog Production
Here’s how to assess current levels and explore alternatives.
During a time when many people were cutting back and trying to minimize expenses, Joel Huber decided it was time to invest in facility improvements to help their operation be more competitive.
An out-of-feed event on a farm can cause major problems in just a short amount of time.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture’s contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Just because you are doing something well doesn’t mean you can’t do it better — this is particularly meaningful when it comes to protecting your swine operation in the age of rising PRRS viral breaks.
For producers, adjusting ratios of digestible lysine to crude protein can improve growth rate.
For Rolling Meadows Farms owner Andy White, the sixth generation to run the family farm, there’s no question Jaime Sanchez is a barn hero in his eyes. Here’s why.
Why don’t we celebrate the wins in the pork industry more often? In the Q3 State of the Pork Industry Report hosted by Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike, four experts compare what’s behind some of the wins (and challenges) in the latest Q3 data to what they see in the barns.
Preliminary analysis of corn silage samples in the U.S. reveals a high increase in mycotoxin contamination compared to 2023, with all samples containing two or more mycotoxins.
Black soldier fly larvae are a tremendous insect, capable of transforming almost any organic matter into a valuable protein with almost unrivaled efficiency, says Greg Wanger founder of Oberland Agriscience.
Although it may not be time to sound a big alarm in the pork industry over the recent discovery of H5N1 in a backyard pig in Oregon, it can serve as a reminder to the U.S. pork industry to never get too comfortable when it comes to disease prevention and preparedness.
Multi-generational farmer Duane Stateler has fought everything from bad markets to animal rights activists, and even cancer, to make him what he is today.
Despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease and demand uncertainties, according to a recent RaboResearch report.
In a special report of The PORK Podcast, Andrew Bowman, DVM, tackles some of host Jennifer Shike’s questions about USDA’s announcement that H5N1 was discovered in a pig for the first time ever.
Before he went to kindergarten, Joel Huber was already the topic of conversation among farmers in Wellman, Iowa.
Funding will expand innovative domestic fertilizer production and increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, which will in turn increase competition and lower fertilizer costs for farmers and food costs for consumers.
Summer internships are the first exposure for students to the real world.
The threat of a foreign animal disease outbreak demands vigilant preparedness, rapid response and a community-wide effort to mitigate damage. Interestingly, the legacy of Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, offers lessons that can be applied to swine foreign animal disease preparation. Here’s why.
The program provides a standardized method to assess five key pork quality attributes, including post-mortem chilling rates, pH levels, color, firmness and texture.
Walk onto a modern hog farm and it is typical to find climate-controlled farrowing houses filled with hardworking sows nursing litters of 12 or more piglets. But it hasn’t always been this way.
The stakes are higher than ever, and the transparency required to maintain consumer trust means the industry and producers alike must be aligned on environmental goals.
PRRS surveillance is particularly challenging in low-prevalence scenarios due to the cost of testing representative units and the complexities associated with PRRSV ecology.
Research updates are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day planned for Thursday, Nov. 21.
Just like inflammation has negative implications on humans, it also creates challenges for growing pigs. Inflammation’s impact on pig growth can have a sizable impact on profitability.
Setting up a routine health testing program for your pigs can’t be a cookie-cutter copy of other producers’. Take into account individual needs that align with your desired outcomes and budget constraints, to create the best screening protocols for your operation.
Five pork industry experts weigh in on what technologies they want to see in a barn someday.
Purchasing technology is a major investment for any pork operation. From robotic power washers to cameras, there’s a lot to consider when it comes time to making purchases for your barn.
Many would say the pork industry isn’t faring well against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome when you look at the data. But Scott Dee, DVM, argues the pork industry is winning in his mind.
He walked into the barn and his heart sank. It was too quiet. The “mystery disease” devastating the pork industry had suddenly struck veterinarian Scott Dee’s first client.
The swine industry uses data to make decisions that can ultimately improve productivity, minimize losses and identify areas of improvement. But, are we using it to its full potential?