Minnesota pork producers face a range of challenges, but there have been positive developments in the industry as well. Jay Fultz, a recently elected member of the Minnesota Pork Executive Board, emphasized the importance of farmers making their voices...
Do you think you can impact the health of your piglets in the nursery by what the sow is eating at the sow farm? We had the very same question and set out to conduct a research trial to...
Key takeaways
Influenza A virus in swine is constantly changing, making it important to determine which strains are circulating in your farm.
If your usual vaccination protocol isn’t yielding successful results, it may be time to rethink your approach....
The controversy surrounding gestation crates has been at the forefront of the pork industry for years. These crates, which restrict sows’ movement, have sparked widespread public concern over animal welfare. I, along with many other hog farmers, believe that...
In late March, USDA APHIS confirmed the H5N1 influenza (Influenza A) virus in dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas. This specific virus had previously devastated poultry as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or “High-Path”. While HPAI is fatal to...
I recently attended the National Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin Dells. The overall tone of the conference was notably somber. Health challenges, continued financial losses and various other issues have been plaguing producers. As a lender, I contributed to...
The Alltech team recently contributed valuable insights at the American Society of Animal Science Midwest (ASAS Midwest) event in Madison, Wisconsin. ASAS Midwest is one of the best conferences about swine nutrition, both in the U.S. and globally. Attendees...
The recent appointment of a new extension specialist in North Dakota signals an exciting shift for the state’s swine industry. With North Dakota’s relatively untapped potential in pork production, this specialist aims to enhance the swine sector by providing...
One of the widely-watched variables tracked by the US Census of Agriculture is land in farms. This article is the first of two that examines changes in land in US farms between the Agricultural Censuses of 1997 and 2022. ...
Sow mortality has been an increasing issue in pig production. Pelvic organ prolapses (POP) are one component of sow mortality and can include vaginal, uterine, rectal, or combinations of prolapse. The incidence of POP has increased in the USA...