On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old precedent. Since 1984, the Chevron doctrine has required courts to give deference to the way an administrative agency interpreted its own rules when those rules were ambiguous....
Ensuring the health and safety of our pigs is a top priority for every swine producer. While we often focus on biosecurity measures at sow farms, it’s just as crucial to implement strong protocols in wean-to-finish barns.
What do we...
Let me just start with, raising healthy pigs is not easy.
Raising healthy pigs start before the pigs are born by choosing the right genetics. There are certain pig issues that coincide with specific genetics. This is why we work...
Key takeaways
To help promote animal health and productivity, take a holistic approach by fine-tuning vaccination strategies, monitoring nutrient intake, and understanding how disease and stress may impact immune responses.
Protect vaccine quality by storing them properly. Ready-to-use vaccines...
We often discuss the value of swine barns and facilities, but have you ever thought about how much yours is actually worth? You might have a rough idea of your barn’s value, but it can be helpful to figure...
The swine industry has seen significant shifts over the years, particularly in the area of animal welfare. One of the most notable changes is the movement away from the use of gestation crates for sows. These crates, once standard...
It has become more clear over time that feed ingredients and complete feed can present a biosecurity risk. Prevention of contamination is obviously important, but it can be a daunting task because there are many critical control points. Another...
By Rob Hannam
The short answer is yes. The weak link in biosecurity is invariably the human factor. Biosecurity is limited by the compliance level of personnel. While there are not a lot of studies about factors influencing biosecurity...
Gilt retention challenges can result in a parity profile skewed to younger females in the breeding herd. We know that there are differences in reproductive efficiency and disease control in gilts vs sows. Gilt progeny (GP) are already known...
Attending the 2024 World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 5-6 was nothing short of exhilarating. The event, held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, brought together industry professionals and enthusiasts, creating an atmosphere brimming with excitement and...