Hogs Nutrition
A new co-product of cheese production has recently become available as an alternative source of protein and amino acids in pig diets. University of Illinois researchers share the results of two recent experiments.
Foot-and-mouth disease virus can be introduced to pigs through the importation of contaminated feed products, confirms a new study performed by researchers from USDA ‘s Agricultural Research Service at Plum Island.
Health and management are necessary components in producing thrifty, quality weaned pigs. Focusing on females and paying attention to details can make all the difference.
Researchers discuss branched chain amino acids levels in swine diets that contain dried distillers grains with solubles and its impact on growth performance.
Hot summer days mean added heat stress and reduced growth performance when pigs are at their highest value. Hayden Kerkaert of Pipestone shares how to maintain or improve growth performance during the summer.
A look at scholarship opportunities from Lallemand Animal Nutrition and announcements of the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research fellowships for veterinary students.
Corn is the primary energy source for most swine rations. The quality of this corn can impact animal performance and other management considerations. Here’s a tool that can help producers who grow their own corn.
At the foundation of a successful nutritional program, management of the components of a quality system requires close collaboration between team members working with animals on the farm. Here are four keys to consider.
The summer of 2021 will go down as one of the most unique times in swine production with historically high feed costs and market pig prices. Try these tools to provide some clarity when making these tough decisions.
Pharmacosmos Inc., has approval to begin manufacturing Uniferon 200 in an alternate site manufacturing facility.
Industry and academic swine nutritionists will gather on the Iowa State University campus on August 11 and 12 for the International Conference on Swine Nutrition.
Biolys supports growth of pigs as effectively as L-lysine HCl and provides energy for additional savings.
From poultry to pigs, Yuan-Tai Hung explores the influence of fiber on pig performance.
The pressure to cut costs due to rising feed prices is undeniable these days. But experts say it’s important to resist the urge to abruptly switch from sow milk to simple feed ingredients just to save a few dollars.
Everyone wants to know the magic formula to reduce pig diet costs. With corn and soybean prices skyrocketing, it’s a hard question with no easy answer. Three nutritionists share their recommendations to reduce costs.
Nearly 25% of the world’s crops are impacted by mycotoxins that if left unmitigated, can impact the entire food chain. Here’s what you can do to fight from farm to field.
U.S. agriculture giant Cargill and French biotech firm InnovaFeed said they aim to feed 20 million piglets with insect oil by 2026 as part of a wider alternative protein deal.
Even though spring brought a period of high profitability, the supports holding up the profit performance of the pork industry are subject to some weakness, says columnists Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry.
Reproductive female replacement rates continue to be a challenge within the swine industry. The most common reason for culling is associated with lameness. Here are six ways to work towards improving sow longevity.
Anticipation of a return to normal is in the air, CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange said in its latest quarterly report. But for the economy and rural industries, there will be no going back to pre-COVID conditions.
The adage that “knowledge is power” is especially true when it comes to understanding mold and mycotoxins. Lon Whitlow, professor emeritus at NC State University, offers five reminders to help livestock producers.
Commodity prices have producers revisiting strategies to reduce feed costs and preserve profits, says Ryan Strobel, DVM, with Swine Vet Center.
Corn is the most commonly used cereal grain in diets for pigs and it can easily be grown. Innovation in corn genetics has resulted in a new cultivar that contains more oil than conventional hybrids of corn.
Eight years of research has led to a disquieting scenario for swine producers: Feed and feed ingredients could potentially serve as means for the introduction and transmission of foreign animal diseases of swine.
Giving pigs the ability to digest more nutrients in their grains could help reduce the pork industry’s environmental impact, says new research published in eLife.
British pig farmers have reduced their carbon footprint by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study led by the Institute of Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland.
China booked its largest purchase of U.S. corn since January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Some producers say the sow caliper is an example of a technology solution that has brought great value to their business.
Growing up in southern Wisconsin, Mark Knauer was heavily involved in livestock judging and meats judging. He still remembers lessons he learned from his livestock judging coach and county Extension agent Bob Ziegler.
A Kansas State University researcher and her team are taking a closer look at how tiny organisms living in the guts of pigs can help prevent costly respiratory diseases.