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Experience in the use of Aivlosin Water Soluble Granules for the control of ileitis in N. America.
Written on 5 Jun, 2013 at 5:55 in Animal Health, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Nebraska Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Since launch in the USA and Canada, Aivlosin has demonstrated its effectiveness against both acute and chronic outbreaks of ileitis. Drs. Stuart (Hartley, IA), Healey (Marshal, MN) and Engesser (Rose Creek, MN) are among many who now consider it the... (Continue reading)
JSR study reveals that taking pigs to heavier weights and making a profit is possible
Written on 29 May, 2013 at 5:52 in Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Nebraska Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
A recent trial conducted by scientists at JSR Genetics has revealed that it is possible to take pigs to heavier weights without this having a negative impact on profit margins. The research, which was initiated by JSR and Yorkshire Farmers,... (Continue reading)
Deworming of Exhibition Swine to Prevent Liver Condemnations
Gary L. Bowman, D.V.M. Swine Extension Veterinarian Ohio State University Extension Swine liver condemnations because of parasite-induced scars continue to be a problem for the swine industry. In fact, the packing company that processed more than 900 market barrows from... (Continue reading)
Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency
Written on 8 May, 2013 at 8:31 in Feed, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
For more information contact Lori or your local Hubbard Feeds representative. Reducing feed costs by improving feed efficiency, especially in the grow finish stage, involves a number of factors. Genetics, feed formulation, feed budgeting, feeder management and barn management all contribute... (Continue reading)
To Deworm or Not to Deworm?
Written on 6 May, 2013 at 5:48 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Iowa Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Field case study shows that even in modern confinement, reinfestation occurs There can be a misconception among producers that modern confinement systems with high bio-security practices mean the end to worms. A field case study conducted by Dr. Joe Connor,... (Continue reading)
Diagnosing Mixed Enteric Infections
Download Our Apps Denagard® (tiamulin hydrogen fumarate) LC Calculator (iPad, iPhone, and Android) Premix Cost Calculator (iPad) Swine veterinarians are observing an increase in the number of mixed enteric infections in which diagnostic tests confirm that more than one diarrhea-causing... (Continue reading)
National Trends Reflected in Changing Ohio Swine Industry
Written on 10 Apr, 2013 at 7:03 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
T. Stout and G. Packer Agricultural Economics Department Summary A long-term decline in comparative importance of Ohio farm income from livestock compared to crops is part of larger regional and national changes in both the location and organization of livestock... (Continue reading)
Reduced Nocturnal Temperature Increases Summer Gains
Written on 5 Apr, 2013 at 6:16 in Canada East Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Author(s): Lee Whittington and Ken Engele Publication Date: January 1, 1998 Reference: Centred on Swine, Volume 6, Number 2 Country: Canada Summary: What can you do to increase performance without spending a dime? Turn down the heat this summer with... (Continue reading)
Are you sacrificing sow body condition with your ration?
Written on 25 Mar, 2013 at 5:37 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles, Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
An ideal body condition score at farrowing can help sows and their litters meet their full potential. Shoreview, Minn. [March 22, 2013] – A sow’s reproductive success and longevity potential are often measured through her body condition score (BCS). Proper... (Continue reading)
Oral-Pro® Vitamin D3 and E: Optimal Dosing in piglets and nursery pigs
Written on 11 Mar, 2013 at 13:31 in Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Download The Complete Article Introduction Vitamin D supplementation in pigs has become nutritionally important due to the lack of sunlight in modern pork production. Many supplemen tal vitamin D products have recently emerged on the market. Oral-Pro Vitamin D3 and... (Continue reading)
Manure Pit Ventilation Systems for Swine Operating Principles
Written on 6 Mar, 2013 at 6:47 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Ventilation of shallow gutters and deep manure pits in confinement housing can increase animal performance and worker safety by exhausting pit gases from the building before they can enter the animal zone. This improves air quality in the animal area... (Continue reading)
Genesus Global Technical Report, Biosecurity, February 25th 2013
Written on 25 Feb, 2013 at 6:17 in Indiana Swine Technical Articles, Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Pat Hoffmann, DVM – Director of Health and Biosecurity phoffmann@genesus.com In August 2011 Dr. Derald Holtkamp, an Iowa State University veterinarian, devised an economic model that predicted that the PRRS Virus costs the North American swine industry$664 Million per year.... (Continue reading)
A Comprehensive Approach to Animal Welfare Science: Volume 1, Issue 1
Written on 12 Dec, 2012 at 9:57 in Canada West Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | Comments
Author(s): H. Gonyou and F. Lang Publication Date: November 30, 2012 Reference: Science of Ethology Country: Canada Summary: Concern for animal welfare is evident at all levels of swine production, from producers and industry to society and consumers, and takes... (Continue reading)
Recent Posts
- Experience in the use of Aivlosin Water Soluble Granules for the control of ileitis in N. America.
- JSR study reveals that taking pigs to heavier weights and making a profit is possible
- Deworming of Exhibition Swine to Prevent Liver Condemnations
- Feed Less with OptiPak® Efficiency
- To Deworm or Not to Deworm?
- Diagnosing Mixed Enteric Infections
- National Trends Reflected in Changing Ohio Swine Industry
- Reduced Nocturnal Temperature Increases Summer Gains
- Are you sacrificing sow body condition with your ration?
- Oral-Pro® Vitamin D3 and E: Optimal Dosing in piglets and nursery pigs
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