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In most of the US and many parts of the world, corn is the largest single component of swine diets, providing the majority of the energy in the pig’s diet. However, adverse weather conditions often result...
Introduction
Housing sows in individual stalls has become commonplace across the pork industry. This method of production has grown in popularity because animals can be housed and cared for individually. However, growing consumer concern has increased scrutiny on this standard...
Timely feeder management and maintenance of feeding systems can reduce feed costs – the largest expense of a grower-finisher operation. On most farms, feed cost can range from 65%–75% of the total cost to produce a grower-finisher pig to...
Source: USDA news release
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The August 2019 Feed Outlook report contains estimates for 2018/19 and projections for 2019/20 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate.
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The Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers to review recommendations pertaining to the disease risks associated with imported feed ingredients and discuss those risks with their suppliers. As...
Quick facts
Hunger often results from optimizing reproductive performance by feeding less during gestation.
Chronic hunger can lead to aggression and cause fight-related injuries in sows.
Feeding high fiber diets can help satisfy the sow’s hunger without affecting reproductive...
Purina Enhancement Program
The Purina Enhancement Program evaluates the current operation status and outlines specific opportunities for improvement. The net results are predictable performance and profitability.
Today every swine enterprise must continually search for ways to reduce costs and improve...
What seems like a harmless activity to help the planet can sometimes carry considerable risks.
Photo by Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Service.
Feeding table scraps to your pigs may seem like a harmless activity that saves the planet. However, in practice,...
Cargill’s Provimi introduces Nurture, a new, age-based feeding program and technologies for pigs to support performance and livability
With today’s market prices, disease pressures and global demand for pork, swine producers are feeling the need more than ever to increase...
Source: Cargill news release
Cargill's 2019 annual report, published today, tells the story of how the company is reaching higher to create more value for customers, accelerate its growth and sustainably nourish the world.
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