It is important that the digestibility of Ca in Ca sources is known to formulate diets based on values for digestible Ca rather than total Ca. Only a small amount of the Ca required by pigs is provided by...

Abstract Data from Europe indicate that commercial diets for pigs and poultry contain significantly more Ca than formulated. Therefore, a survey of commercial pig diets used in the United States was conducted to test the hypothesis that the analyzed concentrations...

During his tenure as CEO, Dr. Wolter has played a pivotal role in driving The Maschhoffs' purpose of feeding families and building communities for a better future. With passion and dedication, he has led the company towards excellence, fostering...

The JWCC Ag Center serves as a vital hub for agricultural education, training, and research, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving agricultural industry. Recognizing the importance of fostering educational opportunities, The Maschhoffs...

Su A Lee, a postdoctoral research associate in the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab, explain the Interactive effects of pelleting and particle size reduction of corn on ileal digestibility of starch and amino acids in corn-soybean meal diets fed to...

Corn is the primary grain used in pig diets and provides most energy to the diets. Because energy is the most expensive component in diet formulation, it is critical to accurately determine energy concentrations in corn. Use of exogenous...

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Weeke Electric, the leader in electrical components, for their invaluable expertise and dedication throughout this endeavor. Working hand in hand with them, we forged a fruitful partnership with Common Wealth Electric, a local...

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 the cheese coproduct are greater than in fish meal or enzyme-treated soybean meal (ESBM)....

Pelleting and reducing particle size of grains often improve nutrient digestibility by pigs. Pelleting may also reduce particle size of grains, and it is not known if improvements in nutrient digestibility obtained by reducing the particle size of grain...

Wamac Mayor Butch Mathus says a special use permit has been given to a proposed meat processing company that is looking to build a $5-million facility in the community. Mathus says Big Boy Processing, Inc has proposed their facility at...

The College of Veterinary Medicine was among 11 campus units selected to receive funding through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Investment for Growth (IFG) program for FY24. The college’s proposal, entitled Virtual Care Hub in the College of Veterinary Medicine,...

Over the past few months, we have embarked on a thoughtful and collaborative process to redefine our purpose, align our core values, and set strategic objectives that reflect our evolving aspirations. This refresh is a testament to our commitment...

Each year, since 2011, The Maschhoffs recognize an employee who has displayed the company core values through key business decisions and leadership actions. The Core Values award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the outstanding commitment of a single...

Phosphorus is one of the most expensive nutrients in swine diets. Use of standardized total tract digestibility (STTD) of P, instead of apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD), may reduce the cost of diets because STTD values, unlike ATTD values,...

“China’s Latest Battle With African Swine Fever to Push Up Prices,” by Hallie Gu. Bloomberg News (March 17, 2023). Source: Keith Good University of Illinois   Earlier this week, Reuters writer Dominique Patton reported that, “A surge in African swine fever infections...