A new study published by a Kansas State University researcher and her team looks at how the current outbreak of African swine fever in China and Europe could be spreading through feed and feed ingredients.
As an African swine fever...
Introduction
In this article, the second in a two-part series , several management and procurement approaches are discussed relative to feeding pigs in extensive settings. Feed may be formulated and manufactured on-farm, but also purchased in ready-to-feed bags or ready-to-feed...
New Nedap Farrowing Feeding with Wireless Activator feeds based on need.
To help producers meet the unique nutritional needs of lactating sows, Nedap Livestock Management has introduced Nedap Activator, an add-on to Nedap Farrowing Feeding that automatically drops feed when...
The Archer Daniels Midland Company today announced a $2.5-million gift to assist with funding construction of the Feed Technology Center, a key asset that will advance educational and research opportunities within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois,...
The amount of calcium in pig diets must be calculated precisely. Too much can decrease phosphorus digestibility and feed intake, leading to lower weight gain in pigs.
Hans H. Stein, professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and the Division...
Complete feed rations are Important for the nutrition of your pigs
Introduction
Extensive pork production is often driven by the objectives of a market niche, what may be easiest to do when beginning to farm, and what generates some profit, rather than...
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In most of the US and many parts of the world, corn is the largest single component of swine diets, providing the majority of the energy in the pig’s diet. However, adverse weather conditions often result...
Introduction
Housing sows in individual stalls has become commonplace across the pork industry. This method of production has grown in popularity because animals can be housed and cared for individually. However, growing consumer concern has increased scrutiny on this standard...
Timely feeder management and maintenance of feeding systems can reduce feed costs – the largest expense of a grower-finisher operation. On most farms, feed cost can range from 65%–75% of the total cost to produce a grower-finisher pig to...
Source: USDA news release
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The August 2019 Feed Outlook report contains estimates for 2018/19 and projections for 2019/20 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate.
