Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
On Thursday just after the USDA September 1st Hogs and Pigs Report was released, I was talking on the phone discussing the report. After the call, my son Spencer who was near and...
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Introduction
Evaporative cooling systems are used to reduce the indoor air temperature within animal housing during periods of warm weather.
An evaporative cooling system works by pumping water from a reservoir tank to a feed pipe situated across...
Client profile: Hypor Libra*
Location: Germany
Farm Size: 400 sows, farrow to feeder (30 kg)
In Germany, where loose housing systems are legally mandated, pig temperament is extremely important in a successful herd. Mr. Macke and his son know the importance of...
Without a doubt, 2020 will go down in the record books as one of the most challenging years ever for the livestock industry, family farms and rural communities. Pork producers have certainly felt the abuse 2020 has thrown at...
Topics: Animal Sciences | North Florida REC-Quincy | Myer, Robert O | Swine Feed and Nutrition
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On September 3, 2020 Choice officially launched the CG36 gilt in the US through a
virtual webinar. The CG36 is the culmination of the best genes from the M3 Large-White and the M6 Landrace. She was developed with great care...
Dr. Spencer Wayne of Pipestone Veterinary Services, and the host of the SwineTime podcast visits with Jim Marzolf, Vice-President of Pipestone Business Services to talk about new swine service offerings designed to assist farmers on the next SwineTime podcast.
Having...
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