Formulating the proper diets to deliver optimal performance at a competitive price is the goal of most swine nutritionists. Creating that feeding program requires a clear understanding of the ...

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Following these steps and leveraging expert advice as needed, you can ensure a smooth transition and optimal conditions for your new wean pigs. This approach not only promotes their health and ...

Dr. Amanda Anderson Reever, a veterinarian with Suidae Health and Production, walks us through how to extract fluids from tongue tips for diagnostic testing. She addresses how this technique has ...

With support from USDA, the Beef Checkoff Program and the United Soybean Board. U.S. beef and pork had a strong presence at the Yakiniku Business Fair, one of the most important annual trade shows for ...

In my 13 years working for Smithfield Hog Production, my primary focus has been leading research efforts to improve the company’s bottom line. Our team recently set out to find out how not adjusting ...

Last month when a small homestead farm in Oregon broke with the first porcine case of H5N1, many lessons were learned when dealing with the “transitional pigs,” says Ryan Scholz. While Oregon is not ...

Heritability can be defined as the proportion of variation within a trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors (Falconer and Mackay, 1996). A heritability estimate ranges between 0 and ...

As part of its ongoing efforts to serve the local and regional meat processing sector in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute has released new research and ...

Less sperm per dose means using the best boars for faster genetic progress, but how low can we go without compromising sow performance? In our latest research, we explore lowering semen concentrations ...

The USDA has announced the appointment of 158 delegates, including 153 producers and five importers, to the 2024 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. Members appointed to serve one-year terms are: ...

Save money by performing basic auger repairs yourself. Whether you need to replace an anchor bearing, braze and splice a line, or change a motor, this video series from Hog Slat offers helpful ...