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Swine Trial Data- Ganpro
Written on 29 Jun, 2011 at 7:35 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
SWINE TRIAL DATA Download Swine Data Sheet From farrowing to finishing, Ganpro offers you a cost-effective approach to improve the health, performance and profitability of your operation. Ganpro direct fed microbial contains a highly viable (live) microbial culture that when... (Continue reading)
Owen Roberts Commentary, University of Guelph: ← Older posts It’s tough balancing farmers’ rights versus society
Written on 27 Jun, 2011 at 7:05 in Canada East Swine Commentaries | Comments
As the global population grows and questions arise about farmers’ ability to feed everyone, questions are also arising about their moral obligation to do so — particularly in light of new possibilities that are emerging for them to turn their... (Continue reading)
Ohio Farm Bureau talks with ODA director about budget, farm challengesOhio Farm Bureau talks with ODA director Jim Zehringer about budget, farm challenges
Written on 1 Jun, 2011 at 7:04 in Ohio Swine Commentaries | Comments
Farmers have a good understanding of why the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and most state agencies need to trim their budgets because farmers are usually fiscally responsible, says the department’s director. “Most farmers sit around their kitchen table and... (Continue reading)
Quality Considerations in On-Farm Feed Processing
Written on 8 Mar, 2011 at 7:53 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles | Comments
On-farm feed processing can be an economical practice to capture more value from home-grown or purchased grains. For operations that are continually growing and/or changing, owners/managers may need to occasionally evaluate whether feed processing and mixing procedures are adequately meeting... (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)
Nutrition Problems in Swine Production
Written on 18 Jan, 2011 at 8:27 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)
Composting Swine Mortality Principles and Operation
Written on 22 Dec, 2010 at 10:38 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering 590 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43210 Composting Swine Mortality Principles and Operation AEX-711-97 Harold Keener David Elwell Terry Mescher Animal agriculture is faced today with discovering innovative ways... (Continue reading)
Effect of Hut Design on Farrowing and Lactataion Performance of Pigs Housed in a Hoop Structure
Written on 22 Dec, 2010 at 9:11 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Introduction Economics drive profitability in hog production units. Inputs such as buildings and equipment are the second leading expense behind feed costs. Hoop structures offer a low cost alternative form of swine housing, however, production levels must be evaluated in... (Continue reading)
Three Ways to Figure the Cost of Production Dale H. Lattz, Farm Business, Farm Managment Specialist
Written on 22 Dec, 2010 at 8:40 in Illinois Swine Commentaries | Comments
There are a number of reasons why producers should know what their costs are to produce a hundred pounds of pork or a bushel of corn. For example, this information is useful in determining how much each enterprise is contributing... (Continue reading)
Duration of Infection and Proportion of Pigs Persistently Infected with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus†
Written on 27 Oct, 2010 at 6:50 in Nebraska Swine Technical Articles | Comments
Robert W. Wills,* Alan R. Doster, Judith A. Galeota, Jung-Hyang Sur,‡ and Fernando A. Osorio Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Science, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0907 *Corresponding author. Present address: P.O. Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Phone: (662)... (Continue reading)
Pork Commentary by Mark York, President Indiana Pork- March 29th Report
Written on 29 Mar, 2010 at 10:20 in Indiana Swine Commentaries | Comments
Think about what farming must look like to those who have never been around it. Especially to those who have never been around it but now live right next to it. Practices like the land application of manure, application of... (Continue reading)
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