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Everywhere you go, California’s Proposition 12 is on the minds of the pork industry. As of now, we do not have a lot of answers when it comes to this new legislation, as the rules by the state of...
Gut health in pigs continues to be a focus area for producers and veterinarians. Growing consumer concerns, along with an increased frequency of resistant pathogen challenges, are demanding that our industry explore options beyond the conventional use of antibiotics...
Todd Thurman, Swine Insights International Adequate intake of colostrum is a major factor in piglet survival. Research has shown that piglets that don’t get at least a minimum dose of colostrum in the first 24 hours after birth die at...
If there is one term I am most frustrated with hearing people say, it is Factory Farms. Why? You may find this a little crazy coming from a hog farmer, but I really don’t know what a factory farm...
Money. The driving factor at the end of the day to make sure bills are paid and food is on the table. Everything comes at a cost, especially change within your family farm operation. Suggested changes are often quickly...
As swine producers, you all pay a health tax at the end of the year, whether you know it or not. This tax is paid on every pig and reflects the cost of less-than-perfect health in an operation. The...
312-242-7905  Tuesday, February 15, 2022  GRAINS:  Selling is pounding grains early today as tension ease on the Russian front. IMO, Putin wants the Donbas region. Russia is about to declare this region as independent states allowing him to take over control of...
Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus (Strep zoo) is usually identified as a commensal bacterium of horses. Strep zoo was first reported as a severe clinical disease in swine in Canada in 2019. At that time it was associated with sudden...
Highlights: -June is the best month for DCE Live Hog Futures; - Key volume driver: Cash hog price fell 2/3 in five months, then bounced 40% in a week; - NDRC announces decision to purchase frozen pork to support price; - Upcoming StoneX/CACDA...
An open and curious mind is an asset worth having, even if it sometimes leads to taking more (calculated) risks. This isn’t easy for nutritionists and feed specialists, because we don’t want to risk poor performance for our customers....
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