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North Carolina faces wild hog problems
Written on 8 May, 2012 at 6:08 in Swine News | Comments
Oklahoma just called in the GPS-equipped Judas pigs, which lead hunters to their unsuspecting friends. Texans started gunning down wild hogs from helicopters last year. South Carolina legislators have drafted a bill that allows hunting with night-vision devices. And wildlife... (Continue reading)
The Direct Relationship between Animal Health and Food Safety Outcomes
Written on 8 May, 2012 at 5:57 in Featured Indiana Pork Producers Stories, Iowa Pork Producers Featured Stories, Latest Minnesota Pork News, Swine News | Comments
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa. Many groups in society, including politicians, activists, scientists, and stakeholders, are advocating significant changes to livestock production practices. These changes include modification of stocking densities, limitations on antimicrobial use, and requirements for... (Continue reading)
Safeway To Give Preference To Suppliers Who Phase Out Individual Sow Housing
Written on 8 May, 2012 at 5:53 in Featured Swine News, Minnesota Pork Producers Featured Stories, Swine News | Comments
America’s hog farmers are committed to producing safe, affordable and healthful foods for consumers, using industry practices that have been designed with input from veterinarians and other animal-care experts. Providing humane and compassionate care for their pigs at every stage... (Continue reading)
Declining Live Hog Prices Buck Seasonal Trends
Farmscape for May 8, 2012 (Episode 4145) The Manager of Industry and Policy Analysis with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board blames increased U.S. pork production and a decline in the value pork for lower live hog prices this spring.... (Continue reading)
2012 New Pork & Beans Recipe Challenge – Enter On-Line Enter by May 31 for a chance to win $1,000
Nebraska pork producers and dry bean growers know there’s a new crop of mouthwatering recipes combining the great taste of pork and beans. Nebraska is the 5th largest pork producing state and is the country’s top producer of great northern... (Continue reading)
Tyson Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Fiscal 2012 Results
Access the Market Watch report Tyson Foods Inc.’s TSN -1.11% fiscal-second-quarter earnings rose 4.4% as the meat-processing company reported a modest loss in its beef operations that was offset by growth at its other businesses. The Springdale, Ark., company has benefited... (Continue reading)
2nd Qtr: MWI Veterinary Supply Sales Rise 38%, Net Income Up 27%
Written on 7 May, 2012 at 7:25 in Swine News | Comments
To read the entire report, click here. MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: MWIV) (the “Company”) announced financial results today for its second quarter ended March 31, 2012. Highlights: Total revenues were $507.2 million for the quarter, 38.2% higher than revenues... (Continue reading)
Tim Hortons sends message on gestation stalls
Written on 7 May, 2012 at 7:17 in Swine News | Comments
Tim Hortons today called upon the pork industry and its suppliers to eliminate gestation stalls for sows and to develop clear plans and timelines by the end of the year to phase out the housing systems. The company will give... (Continue reading)
Prairie Swine Centre E-Zine Volume 2 Issue 10
Written on 7 May, 2012 at 7:14 in Featured Swine News, Iowa Pork Producers Featured Stories, Latest Eastern Canada News, Latest Nebraska Pork News, Latest Western Canada News, Swine News | Comments
Feed Processing is MORE than Just Grinding What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you are asked about the impact of (feed) processing on feed efficiency. We usually think terms of “fineness of grind”. Typically producers should reduce... (Continue reading)
Swine Health Intelligence Network Expected to Improve Response to New Swine Disease Threats
Farmscape for May 7, 2012 (Episode 4144) A national communications network being created on behalf of the Canadian swine industry is expected to improve the ability of swine veterinarians to respond to new disease threats. To address gaps identified... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Pork Producers Radio Report, for the week of May 7th 2012
Nebraska Pork Producers Radio Report, for the week of May 7th 2012 Nebraska Pork Producers Association 7441 O Street, Suite 104 Lincoln, NE ... (Continue reading)
Pfizer Animal Health new generation/technology PRRS vaccine is now registered in Canada
Written on 4 May, 2012 at 9:36 in Featured Eastern Canada Stories, Featured Western Canada Stories, Swine News | Comments
FosteraTM PRRS vaccine is now registered for use in Canada by Pfizer Animal Health as an aid in preventing disease associated with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), Respiratory Form, a disease that costs Canada’s pork industry an estimated... (Continue reading)
Seaboard Foods to construct new feed mill
Written on 4 May, 2012 at 6:09 in Swine News | Comments
Seaboard Foods was scheduled to begin the mobilization portion of construction on a new feed mill west of Holyoke Monday, April 30. Chris Conrad, manager of milling operations, and Kelly Drees, cell production manager, were guest speakers at the Holyoke... (Continue reading)
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