T FFA TOUR GROUP Regional FFA Swine Proficiency finalists taking part in the MPB hosted Swine Industry Study tour were (left to right) Jay Staloch of Wells, United South Central FFA Chapter; Erin Wicker of Kimball, Kimball FFA Chapter; Dan... (Continue reading)
by Joel Spencer, PhD Director of Nursery Research & Technical Service Our industry expects progress. We expect genetic improvement each year, as well as innovations in vaccines and antibiotics. We agree with these expectations, and that is why we annually... (Continue reading)
HOG-UPDATE ________________________________________________ VOLUME 22 Issue 2 June 2010 ________________________________________________ HEALTH – Top 10 Tips By Peter Vingerhoeds Health … it’s important for you, your family, your employees and your pigs. When looking at your biggest threat to profitability on farm,... (Continue reading)
Vaccinating pigs against Salmonella did not produce the desired effects in a trial carried out at the University of Guelph and reported by Wayne Du (Pork Quality Assurance Program Lead, Food Safety and Traceability Programs Branch) in the August issue... (Continue reading)
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)