Jim Long Pork Commentary, U.S. Pork in Cold Storage Huge Decline, November 30th 2020
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week the USDA released the inventory of Pork in Cold Storage at the end of October. A...
Reducing Post-Weaning Diarrhea: Digesting the Results
Previously, low levels of antibiotics were supplied in feed so that post-weaning diarrhea was reduced. Feed additives may be able to help replace antibiotics...
Expanding Number of Diseases Elevates Importance of Laboratory Testing
Farmscape for September 21, 2020
Full Interview 20:16
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The CEO of Prairie Diagnostic Services says the expanding number of infectious diseases is elevating the...
Research Gives New Insight into Stress During Transport
Farmscape for September 2, 2020
Full Interview 18:47
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Research being conducted by the Prairie Swine Center and the Universities of Saskatchewan and Guelph are...
Pigs and COVID-19: What you need to know
Information from the team at the Prairie Swine Health Services.
What species are linked to COVID-19?
The exact source of COVID-19 has not been...
Brent Jones from South West Ontario Veterinary Services, Moving Non-ambulatory Pigs: Finding The Better...
In the USA, humane swine handling is directed through the Pork Quality Assurance Plus and Transport Quality Assurance programs. These standards require that sick or...
Hog industry and slurry. Challenge and opportunity
Hog industry, impressive figures
In January 2020 there were about 677.6 million pigs in the world. China leads the way with 310.4 million animals, the...
Three features of productive electronic sow feeding systems
Pen and feeder design go hand-in-hand to create optimal group housing system
If your sows could choose a style of group housing, they would pick...
African Swine Fever, Classical Swine Fever, Pseudorabies Remain Top International Concern
Farmscape for September 14, 2020
Full Interview 8:08
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The Swine Health Information Center reports the circulation of African Swine Fever, Classical Swine Fever and...
Amino Acids can Enhance Pig Robustness
Highlights
• Average daily gain and feed efficiency in diseased pigs may be improved by a combination of functional amino acids supplemented above requirements for...