Surgical castration of piglets continues to be “under the microscope” with respect to animal welfare. Some countries such as Denmark allow surgical castration when...
Abstract
Three experiments were conducted to test the hypothesis that values for standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of amino acids (AA) and metabolizable energy (ME) in...
A Pork Cares Farm Impact Report details the efforts and practices employed by pork producers to promote sustainable agriculture. The report includes information on...
Land Investment Companies – What are they?
We recently had a tract of farmland in my county that was sold to a land investment company....
Is Gene Editing the Next Frontier?
Moderator: Bill Even, CEO, National Pork Board
Panelists: Evan Grusenmeyer, University of Missouri; Mike Paustian, Pork Producer; and Randy Riley,...
Laura Carroll, DVM (NCST ‘16) is a prime example of the trend in veterinary medicine. She grew up in the suburbs and had no...
Dr. Mark Knauer, Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, spoke at the Four Star Veterinary Pork Industry Conference held in Fort Wayne,...
What is a “Business Strategy” or a “Strategic Plan” for my business? It may be best to start with what is “not” strategy. Strategy...
Tuesday June 6, 2023
D-DAY
GRAINS:
The corn crop is planted and 85% emerged. Condition ratings dropped hard as reported yesterday. However, it’s critically important to remember that condition...
What is the best way to house sows? Is it gestation crates? Is it group housing? Is it outdoor living? I hope to answer...