Hogs Nutrition
Soy in livestock diets is traditionally evaluated on one metric: crude protein. Recent research shows that may not be the best indicator for meeting nutritional needs of livestock. How can you discern those differences?
Everyone likes a deal! Who doesn’t? But sometimes the deal isn’t as good as what we thought and we don’t figure that out until after the fact. The same thing can happen with nutrition or diet formulation.
As the pork industry looks for opportunities to decrease its carbon footprint, could formulating diets based on net energy help? Some experts say net energy formulation can provide a better path to sustainability.
Change is hard, especially when you are comfortable. And let’s face it, most pig production systems aren’t looking for more to do. However, high feed costs are causing people to think twice about diet formulation.
Focus on what you can control. K-State nutritionists say this should be the same whether you are in good or bad economic times in the pork industry. Here are a few nutrition tips for pigs to be marketed starting in May.
African swine fever and COVID-19 pressures continue to lead the pack as the major change drivers in the 2021 global pork market. Here’s a look at the key issues RaboRank analysts are keeping a close watch on this year.
It may only be February, but it’s clear the year won’t be without challenges as feed costs continue to rise. As both corn and soybean meal prices surge, here are five ways to reduce their impact on your bottom line.
As producers explore ways to decrease feed costs and improve efficiencies, it’s important to review health protocols to see if interventions are warranted, says Elise Toohill, DVM, of Carthage Veterinary Service Ltd.
Water doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it is abundant, easy to access and inexpensive, but that will change in the future, said John Patience, PhD, professor of animal science at Iowa State University.
Despite advances in genetics, health, nutrition and management, U.S. pig farmers are losing more than 10% of their pigs before they even hit the ground. Here are three tips to maximize pigs born alive.
As the agriculture industry seeks more sustainable solutions and ingredients, a new technology is on the market to help feed manufacturers and producers globally measure and lower the carbon footprint of their feed.
As the animal protein industry continues to find innovative ways to decrease the carbon footprint of animal products, a new resource guide may help move those efforts forward.
Sow mortality has been making the headlines as producers grapple with rising sow death loss in the U.S. pork industry. Although the topic deserves discussion, some experts believe it is time to focus on gilt retention.
No ractopamine has been detected in the first batch of American pork imports since the country lifted a ban on U.S. pork containing the feed additive, but Taiwanese consumers are still turning away from imported pork.
There’s no doubt about it, the feed situation has changed drastically in the last couple of months, said Illinois hog farmer Chad Leman on AgriTalk’s Farmer Forum.
As feed costs climb, some experts say it’s time for a different approach to swine diet formulation. Can formulating diets based on net energy lower production costs? Here’s what a few nutritionists think.
Soybean prices surpassed the $12-mark last week, taking away from margins in pork production. So, what can U.S. pork producers do to lessen the impact of high soybean prices?
Join this webinar to learn how the research behind enzymes impacts their effectiveness in optimizing feed efficiency and performance in monogastric diets.
Water is often the forgotten nutrient in swine programs. Iowa State University assistant professor Laura Greiner shares six ways to make sure pigs are getting the best start possible in the nursery.
By applying nutrition strategies wisely, North Carolina State University PhD student Gaby Martinez says the industry can reduce stillborns and farrowing duration while improving litter performance during lactation.
Producers need to know that the U.S. imports some high-risk feed ingredients from countries with active cases of African swine fever, says Scott Dee, DVM. Here’s why it matters.
Will hemp lead to happier cows? It’s too early to say, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
A third round of feeding trials conducted by a team of USDA (ARS) and university scientists has again shown that a dietary supplement called L-glutamine can naturally promote growth and wellness in pigs.
A mineral commonly used to help maintain newborn pig health and growth may not be available in the future. Because of this, Kansas State University researchers are searching for alternatives.
Producers can have more control to monitor and maximize feed intake during lactation with minimal labor.
So-called meatless meats are showing up routinely in supermarkets, restaurants and, increasingly, on Americans’ dinner tables.
Human nutrition has taught those in animal nutrition a lot about the microbiome.
After conducting water testing, Crutchfield Sows detected issues with bacterial contamination and mineral levels that were above recommended limits. Here’s what they learned.
USDA’s August crop production forecast delivered a shock to corn markets with much larger production than expected. Market participants continue to question the crop size, says agricultural economist Todd Hubbs.
K-State researchers to present findings during annual Swine Day.