Hog Production
As we approach the end of 2024, there are a few items that should be standard for every pork business in the U.S.
As the soybean crush continues to expand, and soybean meal is predicted to be more available, consider how to best formulate antinutritional compounds innate to soy products in pig diets, Iowa State University advises.
As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application.
Rotavirus, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, Coccidia, Sapovirus, Salmonella, Clostridioides difficile. The list of endemic pathogens clamoring to strike your new set of pigs is daunting, and they aren’t going away.
Beth Stevermer is pursuing a law degree so she can help create more transparency in the food industry, especially to prevent mislabeling of products and prevent consumers from receiving misinformation.
The 34th annual Swine Conference hosted by Carthage Veterinary Service drew its biggest audience yet.
Over the years Steve Rommereim has invested a lot of time and thought into how he serves the members and organizations who elect him.
From Cheetos to chow mein noodles, nutritionist Wayne Cast sheds light on how to evaluate non-typical ingredients for inclusion in swine diets.
It’s no secret pigs need supplemental iron at birth. That’s a question nutritionists asked and answered years ago. So why is everyone talking about iron again?
Gene editing has the potential to improve animal health, reduce antibiotic use, and help produce safe food if it is not overregulated, NPPC says.
Give a man a fish and he eats once, but teach a man to fish and he sustains himself. We need to develop better high-tech science communication to meet people where they are to achieve the high-touch successes needed to improve pork loin demand and relevance.
Patrick Fleming is back. And he’s back with more energy and determination than ever before to help take consumer marketing of pork to new levels.
Fan covers were tested at a single 2,400 head commercial, tunnel-ventilated, wean-to-finish site fully stocked with mid-finishing pigs to determine the most effective material to utilize for covering fans on swine barns to enhance biosecurity.
Although Indonesia is a majority Muslim country, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk says there is strong potential for U.S. pork sales.
On a fall day in 1974, the seats in a small University of Minnesota lecture hall began to fill. The audience, while eager to learn, wasn’t made of the usual college students.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council announced a $1.2-million commitment to expand the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University.
Compare your farm’s performance with the insights provided in this report to identify key productivity indicators and implement strategies to boost your profitability.
Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian believes it’s important to introduce the technology in a thoughtful, comprehensive manner, so everyone has a chance to get their questions answered and concerns heard.
As more PLF products enter the market, how do producers decide what PLF technology they want to bring to their farm?
People remember what they feel. And ultimately, when you have a good memory around a product, you’re going to be more likely to buy it over and over again.
PIC has been working for years to find a solution to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome because the problem is only getting worse, says Matt Culbertson, chief operating officer at PIC.
Insights into human nutrition underscore the vital role of dietary fiber for sows, especially when developing nutritional programs aimed at enhancing sow longevity and lifetime productivity.
Authority. Respect. Admiration. Street cred. Call it what you want, but when it comes to leadership in the pork industry, there is nothing like having been there and done that. It’s one of the great stories about working in animal agriculture.
Carthage Annual Swine Conference Champions Resilience and Innovation in Pork Production
Don’t rely on your eyesight alone, experts say when it comes to evaluating cleanliness on the farm. Although visual inspection is commonly used to assess farrowing rooms after cleaning and disinfection, visual inspection is often insufficient to confirm the absence of pathogens and reduce disease transmission risk.
Mounting financial losses, labor shortages, persistent health challenges and growing environmental concerns are weighing heavily on pork producers. This confluence of issues has created a perfect storm that demands innovative solutions and renewed perspectives.
Managing sow health is critically important, especially considering such challenges as PRRS 1-4-4 L1C.
In the second State of the Pork Industry Report, Cara Haden, Randy Kuker, Adam Annegers and Brad Eckberg compare Q2 2024 sow and grow-finish performance data to what they are seeing in the barns.
Pipestone set out to discover if they could improve the health and performance of pigs in the nursery by simply adjusting the sow ration.
Ask questions about what ventilation system is being planned for the building and who has done background work to ensure it is the right equipment.