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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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 0 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)
Keeping Score: A focus on sow nutrition can help producers meet industry goals
Written on 5 Dec, 2012 at 6:50 in Minnesota Swine Technical Articles, Ohio Swine Technical Articles, Technical Articles | 0 Comments
By Brandi Buzzard, a Swineweb.com contributor The genetic foundation for the U.S. swine industry to reach 30 pigs/sow/year (PSY) has been laid, according to Gawain Willis, Ph.D., director of nutritional services for Purina Animal Nutrition LLC; however, current feeding strategies... (Continue reading)
Volatile Fatty Acid Emission as a Measurement of Perceived Odor from Swine Waste Compost Amended with Sawdust
Written on 21 Nov, 2012 at 7:48 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | 0 Comments
Abstract Offensive odors evolved during the decomposition of swine waste have resulted in complaints from neighbors in agricultural areas. This study showed that the chronological monitoring of the formation of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) could be used in conjunction with... (Continue reading)
