PRRS, the 4-letter abbreviation that should make any hog producer shutter. The extensive disease pressure this year has likely caused this feeling more than once. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease resulting in complications with...
Being out in the field and interacting with a wide variety of market participants, it is common for appraisers to share market information with buyers, sellers, brokers, and other interested parties. Depending on the appraisal assignment, property owners may...
Reprinted from PigHealthToday.com
It’s well known today that several swine viruses can survive in feed ingredients under laboratory research conditions. But how does that translate to the real world?
Scott Dee, DVM, research director for Pipestone Applied Research, Pipestone Veterinary Services,...
Shenzhen Kingsino Technology Company Limited (002548.SZ) announced last night that Mr. Liu Feng resigned as Chairman, Board Member, Chairman of the Strategic Committee, and all positions in Kingsino subsidiaries, effective immediately.
Dr. Chen Junhai, Kingsino founder and long-time Chairman...
It’s very concerning when people vote on issues when they don’t understand the ramifications. There is no clearer example than the approved California ballot initiative–Proposition 12. Proposition 12 addresses farm animal housing standards. The problem? Unfortunately, Californians didn’t have...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week we attended the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in Wisconsin. About 900 attendees from the USA. A good cross-section of producers and industry. NPIC event was well organized and the Kalahari...
Last week, Luke Minion, Chairman of the Board of Wholestone Farms, shared some exciting news. The farmer-owned company announced their commitment to building a state-of-the-art pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 200 farmer-members, most of whom are...
Written collaboratively by David A. Clizer, South Dakota State University (SDSU); Paul M. Cline, Christensen Farms and Ryan S. Samuel, SDSU Extension.Inclusion of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) in swine diets above 20% can negatively impact growth performance...
In every size and type of pig production system, health is the utmost concern. American pig farmers have learned the fine details of recognizing, treating, vaccinating against and avoiding familiar diseases in swine. What would happen in the event...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week the World Pork Expo (WPX) was held in Des Moines, Iowa. The first time it was held in three years. Cancelled in 2019 due to fear of African Swine Fever. Cancelled...