The pros and cons of central exhaust systems in pig barns
Central exhaust systems are a commonly used ventilation method in pig barns. But how do they work and what are the advantages and disadvantages...
Phased Loading Evaluated as Biosecurity Enhancement
Farmscape for September 22, 2020
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A pilot project conducted by Iowa State University indicates a phased loading of hogs can be...
Podcast: The Dawn of Acuity Genetics | Dr. Clint Schwab
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Clint Schwab serves as President of Acuity, with overall fiscal and operational accountability for the business. Clint received his bachelor’s degree in animal science...
USDA Releases “Feed Outlook” Report
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The August 2020 Feed Outlook report contains estimates for 2019/20, and projections for the 2020/21 U.S. and global...
SwineTime podcast 14: Risk Management in Pig Production
SwineTime podcast 14: Risk Management in Pig Production
SwineTime host, Dr. Spencer Wayne, speaks with Veterinarian, Dr. Gawen Zomermaand of Pipestone Veterinary Services....
Webinar: Global Protein’s Uncertain (and Certain) Future
COVID and ASF are temporary speedbumps on the path into the future. Uncertainty and volatility will reign in the short term. But there is...
RaboBank Pork Quarterly Q3 2020: More Uncertainties Ahead
Covid-19 brings many uncertainties to the global pork market. With various disruptions to the supply chain, Rabobank has revised down pork production for 2020...
Hog Farmers Urgently Need Congressional Action to Weather Crisis
Estimated Two Million Hogs Remain Backed-Up on Farms as Producers Face $5 Billion in Losses
U.S. hog farmers continue to face an unprecedented emergency as...
Tools for managing pigs without antibiotics
Raising pigs without antibiotics requires extra management and different tools compared to traditional commercial hog production, reports Laura Carroll, DVM, veterinarian with Four Star...
SwineTime Podcast #12: Understand the Hutterite Colony Farmers
SwineTime Podcast #12: Understand the Hutterite Colony Farmers
A christian agriculture community, the Hutterite Colony, meets with Dr. Spencer Wayne from Pipestone. Through...