Posts Tagged ‘Pork Production’

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National Pork Board Launches Social Network “PorkBeInspired.com”

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National Pork Board Launches Social Network

Source: Nat’l Pork Board news release Need help out of a dinner dilemma, menu inspiration or just looking for the easiest way to get the juiciest news on pork? Then look no further than Pork Social-the first-ever social network all... (Continue reading)

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National Pork Producers Council: EPA Releases Confidential Farm Data

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National Pork Producers Council: EPA Releases Confidential Farm Data

Source: National Pork Producers Council news release The National Pork Producers Council is extremely troubled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release earlier this month to several activist groups of personal information on U.S. hog farmers and on other livestock... (Continue reading)

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Beneficial Effects of Organic Selenium

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Beneficial Effects of Organic Selenium

The necessity of selenium in swine nutrition is an established fact. It is important for optimum reproductive and immune function, and it has an overlapping role with vitamin E to protect body cells against oxidative damage (refer to Figure 1).... (Continue reading)

Pork Checkoff Unveils Farm-Level Crisis Plan

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Pork Checkoff Unveils Farm-Level Crisis Plan

The Pork Checkoff’s new Farm-Level Crisis Response Plan can simplify the process of emergency planning – and offer you greater peace of mind. “As a pork producer, I know first-hand the implications of a farm-level crisis,” says Julie Maschhoff, a... (Continue reading)

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U.S. Pork Exports Expected to Set New Record in 2013

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U.S. Pork Exports Expected to Set New Record in 2013

Dr. Ron Plain – University of Missouri expounds on the U.S. pork export market Farmscape for February 19, 2013 An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri says the U.S. pork industry could well set a new pork export record... (Continue reading)

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Associations between antimicrobial exposure and resistance in fecal Campylobacter spp. from grow-finish pigs on-farm in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Associations between antimicrobial exposure and resistance in fecal Campylobacter spp. from grow-finish pigs on-farm in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.

Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5B4. leigh.rosengren@vetepi.com Abstract Campylobacter spp. (n = 405), isolated from the feces of apparently healthy grow-finish pigs in 20 herds, were tested for susceptibility... (Continue reading)

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Profitable Year Ahead Predicted for Indiana Pork Producers

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Profitable Year Ahead Predicted for Indiana Pork Producers

  Good profitability in the pork industry brought a record crowd to the Midwest Pork Conference held Tuesday in Hendricks County, IN.  Steve Meyer, with Paragon Economics, told the packed audience that 2012 will be a profitable year for Indiana... (Continue reading)

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Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand

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Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand

Source: Farm & Ranch Guide Minnesota Following a challenging 2010 that included poor quality 2009 feedstuffs, Minnesota’s 2011 pork production returned with significant strength. Minnesota’s pork organizations have also been strengthened by good hog prices and increased production. The 2011... (Continue reading)

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Illinois Pork Producers Applauds Free Trade Agreements

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Illinois Pork Producers Applauds Free Trade Agreements

The Illinois Pork Producers Association is applauding members of Congress for passing the Free Trade Agreements with Columbia, Panama, and South Korea. Spokesperson Tim Maiers says this could mean a big financial boost for pork producers in Illinois.  “It is... (Continue reading)

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Bice family named national pork industry environmental stewards

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Bice family named national pork industry environmental stewards

An Iowa pork production operation in Boone County has been selected to receive a 2011 Pork Industry Environmental Steward Award. Golden Circle Pork near Woodward is one of four pork operations in the U.S. to be selected for the award,... (Continue reading)

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Practical Ideas to Address High Feed and Production Costs

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Practical Ideas to Address High Feed and Production Costs

Here you’ll find tips and recommendations compiled by the Pork Checkoff from pork producers, academics, researchers and allied industry to help reduce the cost of inputs in pork production. Continue Reading View All Spotlights... (Continue reading)

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Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations

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Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers  an opportunity for consumer conversations

  Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations Why do pigs roll in the mud? How many pigs are on your farm? What do pigs eat? Do pigs come from eggs?Minnesota pork producers are being asked... (Continue reading)

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Minnesota pork producing families look forward to seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair

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Minnesota pork producing families look forward to  seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota pork producing families look forward to seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair Pork recipe booklets, handy kitchen utensils, pig coloring books and a sow and piglets can be found at the Minnesota Pork Board’s exhibits during the Minnesota... (Continue reading)

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