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Swine Herd Monitoring: Feed
Written on 28 Feb, 2011 at 7:51 in Technical Articles | Comments
W. F. “Frank” Owsley, Ph.D. Extension Animal Scientist Introduction Feed accounts for the largest portion of the cost of producing a pound of pork. Feed management is also a major component of farm nutrient management. A routine monitoring program is... (Continue reading)
Swine Composting Site Selection
Terry Mescher Ken Wolfe Rick Stowell Harold Keener The swine industry is faced with discovering innovative and economical ways to dispose of dead swine. This need has been brought on by the disappearance of rendering plants, concerns over potential ground... (Continue reading)
Title Does Dam Parity Affect Progeny Health Status?
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 7:50 in Nebraska Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Authors Thomas E. Burkey, University of Nebraska – Lincoln3 Phillip S. Miller, University of Nebraska – Lincoln4 Rodger K. Johnson, University of Nebraska – Lincoln5 Duane Reese, University of Nebraska – Lincoln6 Roman Moreno, University of Nebraska – Lincoln7 Date... (Continue reading)
Effect of Ascaris suum Infection on Performance of Fattening Pigs
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 7:23 in Uncategorized | Comments
Scientific investigations of production losses in pigs due to roundworms are rarely conducted in commercial farms, despite the fact that this information is needed to decide whether anthelmintic treatment is cost-effective or not. Therefore, the aim of our study was... (Continue reading)
UV light can inactivate PRRS virus present on farm materials
Written on 23 Feb, 2011 at 8:17 in Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Researchers at the Swine Disease Eradication Center, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in the US tested ultraviolet light as a means to inactivate the PRRS virus. And yes, it seems to work! It is known that ultraviolet light... (Continue reading)
Nutrition Problems in Swine Production
Written on 23 Feb, 2011 at 7:50 in Indiana Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Most problems in swine production that limit performance are not directly related to nutrition. They are more often traced to problems in management, herd health, housing, or genetics. However, of those that are nutritional, some of the common causes are:... (Continue reading)
Jim Long Pork Commentary, February 22nd 2011-Combined USA – Canada Swine Inventory continues to decline
Written on 22 Feb, 2011 at 10:53 in Canada East Swine Commentaries, Canada West Swine Commentaries, Jim Long Commentary | Comments
By Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics USA – Canada December (thousand head) 2007 2008 2009 2010 Kept for Breeding 7745 7457 7182 7092 Market 74242 71872 69540 69143 Sows farrowed 4009 3814 3639 3619 Pig crop 37644 36521... (Continue reading)
Transgenic Alteration of Sow Milk to Improve Piglet Growth and Health-G.T. Bleck, M.H. Monaco, D.J. Miller, and S.M. Donovan
Inadequacies of Sow Lactation In intensive pig production systems, piglets achieve only about half their potential growth-rate during a lactation period. Rationale The amount and composition of milk that a sow produces has a significant impact on the growth, health... (Continue reading)
Research and Tips to Combat High Feed Costs- Pork Checkoff Special Report
Written on 22 Feb, 2011 at 7:29 in Featured Swine News | Comments
It’s hardly news that pork producers today are facing near-record feed prices, and the outlook for the rest of 2011 does not look to reverse that trend in a positive way. However, there are always ideas to consider and techniques... (Continue reading)
94th AFBF Annual Meeting, Jan. 13, 2013 – Jan. 16, 2013
Written on 17 Feb, 2011 at 8:26 in Uncategorized | Comments
DATE Jan. 13, 2013 – Jan. 16, 2013 LOCATION Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, Tenn., 37214 Ohio Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 94th American Farm Bureau annual meeting. Members will be staying... (Continue reading)
Banff Pork Seminar January 15-18, 2013
Written on 17 Feb, 2011 at 7:48 in Uncategorized | Comments
To contact the Banff Pork Seminar, please phone 403-762-6100, Tuesday, January 17 to Friday, January 20 Plan to attend the Banff Pork Seminar, January 15-18, 2013 Celebrating its 42nd year in 2013, the Banff Pork Seminar’s time-tested formula of... (Continue reading)
Jim Long Pork Commentary-February 15th 2011-May, June, July, August go over $1.00 lean a lb.
Written on 16 Feb, 2011 at 7:07 in Canada East Swine Commentaries, Canada West Swine Commentaries, Jim Long Commentary | Comments
By Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics Last Friday the lean future months of May, June, July and August closed over $1.00 lean a lb. Where is the high? At $1.00 plus lean it’s $200 plus per head for... (Continue reading)
NEWS NOW from IPIC is an electronic e-newsletter
Written on 9 Feb, 2011 at 8:03 in Iowa Swine Technical Articles | Comments
NEWS NOW from IPIC is an electronic e-newsletter sent 25 times annually to those who request it. All issues also are posted here as .pdf files. Add your e-mail address to the NEWS NOW list. Vol. 10, no. 20 (February... (Continue reading)
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