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Max Rothschild, U.S. Pig Genome Coordinator-ISU Swine Researcher: First Draft of Pig Genome Sequence an Important Advance for Iowa
Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 7:59 in Iowa Swine Commentaries | Comments
The completion of a first draft of the pig genome sequence has extra meaning for Iowa, the nation’s leading producer of pigs, says an Iowa State University professor who was part of the international research team. “With Iowa’s number-one ranking,... (Continue reading)
A Survey of Farm of Origin and Slaughter Plant Effects on Pork Quality
Written on 18 Jan, 2011 at 8:15 in Illinois Swine Technical Articles | Comments
INTRODUCTION The issue of meat quality has grown to be of major concern in the swine industry. Cannon et al. (1995) reported that the condition referred to as pale, soft, and exudative (PSE) pork caused U.S. packers significant losses. It... (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)
High Cost Phosphorous, What are the Options?
Written on 11 May, 2010 at 6:46 in Indiana Swine Technical Articles | Comments
High Cost Phosphorous, What are the Options? (177K, PDF) By: Nathan R. Augspurger, Ph.D. – JBS United, Inc., David H. Baker, Ph.D. – University of Illinois Date:... (Continue reading)
The REFLECT statement: Methods and processes of creating reporting guidelines for randomized controlled trials for livestock and food safety – Feb 4 2010
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 7:20 in Iowa Swine Commentaries | Comments
A. M. O’Connor, BVSc, MVSc, DVSc, FACVSc; J. M. Sargeant, DVM, MSc, PhD; I. A. Gardner, BVSc, MPVM, PhD; J. S. Dickson, MS, PhD; M. E. Torrence, DVM, PhD; and consensus meeting participants: C. E. Dewey, DVM, MSc, PhD; I.... (Continue reading)
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