Prestage Farms was founded in 1983 by Bill and Marsha Prestage, and it is a leader in both pork and turkey production with 178,000 sows. In March 2019, the company opened its newest processing facility near Eagle Grove, Iowa....

Introduction: Welcome to another episode of our hog farming podcast. Today, we have a special guest, Arian de Bekker from Neogen, joining us to discuss an often underestimated but critical topic: rodent control. In the world of hog farming,...

Biomarkers are objective and quantifiable characteristics of biological processes. There are many measures taken to evaluate acute experiences that influence animal welfare, such as measurement of cortisol, a hormone that increases in acute stress after aggression. There is currently...

The latest Cold Storage Report from the USDA reveals a significant year-over-year decrease in nationwide cold storage stocks of red meat, with the beef and pork sectors grappling with various economic challenges. In contrast, poultry stocks remained relatively steady,...

CBS Bio Platforms is introducing new feed ingredient bags for the complete lineup of signature Feed Science Platforms (FSPs). Global distribution has steadily increased for CBS Bio Platforms, as the company has posted multiple consecutive years of record sales and...

Spencer Long of Genesus A new report by Ernst & Young (EY) suggests plant-based fake meat protein will grow significantly over the coming decades. EY’s forecast estimates global plant-based fake meat protein will reach $139 billion USD in sales by...

University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Teng Lim has been awarded a $179,933 grant to study new wean-to-harvest biosecurity projects to improve entry to swine operations. The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) awarded the grant with funds from the...

Farmscape for September 27, 2023 Full Interview 9:00 Listen Scientists with the Universities of Montreal and Alberta are developing new compounds that will allow the immune system of the pig to recognise and respond to Strep suis. Researchers with...

Matt Romoser, Swine Extension Specialist, and Dr. Spenser Becker, Nutritionist at AB Vista, discuss all things related to gilt nutrition. Take a listen to the September episode of the PigX Podcast to learn about setting realistic gilt development nutrition...

Swine health management is critical to successful farming operations. It involves monitoring, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases to ensure the overall well-being of the herd. As agricultural technology continues to advance, swine health management has seen significant improvements, leading to...

In an engaging episode of our "Meet the Leader" series, we are thrilled to introduce you to Glen Bader, the newly appointed CEO of Ralco. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey, his unique role as the...

“The first day on farm is the most important day of all when you are working to help new employees from other countries feel at home,” emphasizes Dr. Ochoa, the host of the 3rd lesson in Pork Avenue's three-part series...

Highlights Hog inventory report to be released 9/28 is expected to show breeding herd down 1.5% to 2% vs. year ago. The reduction may be offset by continued productivity gains but overall supply for next year is expected to...

Abstract Antibiograms are collections of antimicrobial susceptibility data for a particular bacterial organism and host species. Antibiograms are important tools for antimicrobial stewardship, as they may be used to guide empiric antimicrobial therapy and assess trends in antimicrobial resistance, maximizing...

Farmscape for September 26, 2023 Full Interview 8:54 Listen The Swine Health Information Center is exploring the science behind the use of tongue tips as a diagnostic tool for identifying viral diseases. The Swine Health Information Center is evaluating submissions...