What is Proposition 12?
Proposition 12 is a ballot initiative the citizens of California voted for. The proposition talks about new space requirements for livestock, including pigs. Currently, only 5% of farms would meet the new requirements. The pork industry...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
When a sow doesn’t reach her full potential, the cost to the farm and the cost to the income stream of the sow herd is often “grossly underestimated,” said John Deen, DVM, PhD a professor at the University...
As 2021 winds down, it’s time to think of next year–thus, My Top 8 Wish List for 2022.
1. Farming
This is a big topic. I know I can’t do it justice but I will try to sum up a few...
The pork industry is wrapping up a pretty good year for most producers financially. For most of the year, and particularly in the summer of 2022, market hog prices were strong. They outpaced higher costs of feed and production....
Source: PigHealthToday.com
Regular biosecurity checks with a close look at filtration and ventilation systems will help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv), according to Jeff Feder, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter,...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The September 1st USDA Hogs and Pigs Report projected 1% fewer Hogs in the 120 lb. and over weight category. Actual slaughter has been less than the 1% projected. In our estimation, in...
Originally printed in The LAND - as October 15/October 22, 2021 Swine & U column
October is a busy and favorite time of year for all of us in agriculture. Harvest is happening and there’s a lot to be done...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
New gilts entering a farrowing room face some big demands for animals still maturing while supporting their first litters.
“We can be pretty demanding as far as what we ask from gilts, especially once they get ramped up in...
Swine Production Data
Data has driven the swine production business for several decades. We have learned that if we collect data and measure results we can affect change for the positive. The impacts can be seen in improvement in performance...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
China's financial losses are high. We took the last quarterly reports of four publicly traded swine companies and then divided the amount to what they report as their sow numbers. The four companies...