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Effects of increasing lysine on carcass composition and cutting yields of immunologically castrated male pigs.

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Effects of increasing lysine on carcass composition and cutting yields of immunologically castrated male pigs.

Boler DD, Kutzler LW, Meeuwse DM, King VL, Campion DR, McKeith FK, Killefer J. Source Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, 61801, USA. Abstract The objective of this experiment was to determine if increasing lysine in the diets... (Continue reading)

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Ohio Area farmers learn about new livestock care standards

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Ohio Area farmers learn about new livestock care standards

Around 20 area farmers gathered at the Hardin County Fairgrounds last week to learn about the newly established Ohio Livestock Care Standards. Hosting the evening was Rep. Robert Sprague (R-Findlay), Ohio 76th District, and presenting were Ohio Department of Agriculture... (Continue reading)

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Print This Page Analgesics in Farrowing and Castration

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Print This Page Analgesics in Farrowing and Castration

Preliminary data indicate no economic benefit from providing analgesia to sows at farrowing or to piglets at castration, writes Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist at Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), reviewing research presented at the... (Continue reading)

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Pre-weaning mortality of piglets in a bedded group-farrowing system- March 2010

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Pre-weaning mortality of piglets in a bedded group-farrowing system- March 2010

Source:AASV Yuzhi Li, PhD; Lee Johnston, PhD; Adrienne Hilbrands, MSc West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, Morris, Minnesota.Corresponding author: Dr Yuzhi Li, West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN... (Continue reading)

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