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The potential for a successful sow starts well before the sow is first bred. Here are five ways you can improve sow longevity by focusing on the gilt from weaning until the time of first breeding.

Keeping sows in ideal body condition can be a balancing act. New research from North Carolina State University outlines sow condition targets to minimize body lesions and maximize productivity. 

Challenging times in the market offer valuable opportunities to reexamine risk management strategies for feed inputs.

Post-weaning scours is a big topic of discussion. For a production system with commingled sow farms, even with like-genetic and epidemic disease status, there is always opportunity for improvement. 

South Korea’s leading animal nutrition company EASY BIO announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Devenish Nutrition LLC, a U.S. corporation specializing in feed additives.

Buzzing underneath a set of railway arches in central London are hundreds of thousands of little flies, showcasing insect-farming technology that some believe turn into food for pigs and chickens on a large scale.

A  common question we hear each May is, “What we can do for summer marketed pigs nutritionally to increase or maintain market weight?” Although it’s a valid question, it needs to be asked sooner.

From 4-H and FFA to judging livestock at Black Hawk East, Kale Causemaker says those judging experienced helped guide him to a career in ag and his role with Innovation Solutions at Kent Nutrition Group. 

Pork processing is starting to see a turnaround, Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, told AgriTalk guest host Michelle Rook. He opens up about the opportunities and challenges he sees ahead in 2024.

Wendy Mosher, CEO at New West Genetics and vice president of Hemp Feed Coalition, says this is something that has been in the works for at least four years

Droughts, high rainfall and other weather events affecting the corn harvest have made it even more critical than ever to analyze mycotoxin risks across the nation. Here's the latest report from Alltech's analysis.

Research trials show Efficor helps improve growth performance and feed efficiency in growing and finishing pigs.

A trial was conducted to determine if corn-fermented protein could replace soy protein concentrate in weaned pig diets with similar effects on growth performance and gut integrity. Here's what SDSU researchers learned.

Nutrition has long been documented to have an impact on how an animal responds to disease. At times, certain conditions can become present associated with nutrients within the feed or feed itself. Here are five to watch.

Helping pig farmers solve everyday challenges with practical research-backed solutions is a priority for IDEAL Animal Nutrition. Kelsey Hammers joins the company as swine nutritionist and research coordinator.

An analysis combining the results of 14 studies from around the globe has uncovered some common patterns in how the piglet microbiome, specifically the gut bacteria, changes over time, Purdue University reports.

Katelyn Gaffield has been hired as assistant research professor for the Swine Nutrition Team in the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department.

Although foreign animal disease may be more likely to enter the country with the animals themselves, feed – including soybeans and corn – also raise concern in the livestock industry. Here are three ways to lessen risk.

As the U.S. swine industry shifts toward improving gut health in newly weaned pigs to decrease mortality rates, a K-State student is studying ways to incorporate low acid binding ingredients into swine diets. 

When the sows stopped eating, the farm manager closed the feed line, preserved the feed in the bin, and called Scott Dee out to the farm. Little did Dee know that he was about to discover PRRS virus can live in feed.

Yanhong Liu has been named the new director of swine research at the UC Davis CLEAR Center in Davis, Calif. Here's a look at what her work strives to do.

Sensitivity to post-weaning diarrhea is affected by physiological and metabolic changes of the gastrointestinal system that occur at weaning, leaving the newly weaned pig more vulnerable. Here's how nutrition can help.

Jamil Faccin, post-doctoral researcher in applied swine nutrition at Kansas State University, shared five key feeding strategies to achieve success with gilts during his presentation at the 2023 Leman Swine Conference.

From lactose alternatives to the effects of varying feed intake levels during early gestation when sows are housed in a free-access housing setting, Rafe Royall is on a mission to improve profitability for pig farmers.

When you consider the number of stressors wean pigs face, it’s no surprise that starting pigs in the nursery can be challenging. So, the question becomes, what can you do to help? Here are eight tips to reduce stress.

Although mycotoxin monitoring makes headlines each harvest season, it should stay top of mind year-round. Active mycotoxin surveillance is key to protecting the health and productivity of your swine operation. 

Caitlyn Wileman, an Iowa State University Ph.D. student, is studying the changes in the microbiome of the pig and its manure when fed different levels of soybean meal. Here's why she's an up-and-coming leader to know.

As the cost of raising pigs increases, particularly feed and supplements, don't forget to consider less costly available alternatives for your diets, says Casey Zangaro of Michigan State University Extension.

When we consider the number of stressors wean pigs face, it’s no surprise that starting pigs in the nursery can be challenging. So, the question becomes, what can we do to help?

As the biofuel industry expands in response to federal biofuel polices to reduce GHG emissions and fossil fuel usage, agro-industrial byproducts, such as corn-DDGS and soybean meal, will be more available for livestock.

It’s always hard to prove the disappearance of something, says National Pork Board's Chris Hostetler. But just because you can’t always see it happen, doesn’t mean it’s not. Feed wastage and spillage is a great example.

Swine nutrition can be a complex beast under the best conditions. However, when you have pigs flowing from a disease challenge or with a history of a disease challenge, that can take the complexity up a notch.

NOVUS International, Inc., recently launched its new Scale Up Program for Grow-Finishers, for swine producers in the Americas aiming to maximize economic return.

Introducing a new feed additive aimed to promote increased weight gain in growing-finishing swine, Elanco Animal Health Inc. has announced the addition of Microtracer technology to its Skycis 100 product.

Kelsey Hammers, a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, is studying the impact of high zinc supplementation to gestating sows on sow and piglet performance, specifically the effects on piglet mortality.

Adequate colostrum intake after birth helps promote piglet survival. As litter sizes increase, the demand for colostrum proportionately increases to achieve this desired intake. Here are three ways to improve intake.

Katelyn Gaffield wants to provide applied research that nutritionists and producers can use to optimize efficient diet formulation. Here's how this up-and-coming leader in the pork industry is making an impact.

Novus International, Inc., announced its comprehensive rebranding initiative and “the beginning of a new area of smarter solutions for farmers around the globe – intelligent nutrition” during the World Pork Expo. 

A K-State graduate student has completed a study on dietary formulation strategies that she says will help to improve sustainability and efficiency in swine production. 

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?

How can the use of a feed flavor in sow lactation impact sow feed intake, body condition changes and piglet growth? Mikayla Spinler, our latest addition to Farm Journal's PORK's Up & Coming Leaders, sheds insight.

One of the challenges with Berkshire swine and other heritage breeds that haven't been selected for leanness is feed efficiency, explains Kent Nutrition Group's Jim Smith. He shares the results of a recent study.

Growing consumer concerns and increased frequency of resistant pathogens are two reasons why the livestock industry continues to explore options like phytobiological products beyond antibiotics to address gut health.

The use of diet acidifiers to aid newly weaned pigs in reducing the digestive tract pH has become a routine practice in most starter diets. Here's what you need to know about acidifiers.

With the recent creation of Legacy Feed, Co-Alliance will now manage over 2.1 million pigs each year. 

Boars are often pushed to the side of research efforts, says Taw Scaff, a Purdue graduate student. He's studying how nutrition in boars can impact management, semen production and semen characteristics.

BioZyme, Inc.,  has launched its newest brand, AO-Biotics, a line of fermentation products derived from BioZyme’s innovative fermentation of Aspergillus oryzae.

How can better understanding the sow's amino acid demands in lactation ultimately lead to more profitable pork production? Iowa State's Dalton Humphrey is exploring how to nutritionally support the sow better.

There's no question the risk of virus transmission in feed is real and poses concern for the U.S. swine industry. How can this knowledge make a difference?

Sow caretakers often focus on increasing feed intake in lactation. However, gestation feed intake comprises over 50% of sow feed intake. Here's how you can improve sow gestation in your barn.