While the swine industry primarily focuses on the profitability metrics like margin over feed cost and the quality of the final pork products, there lies a by-product of production that presents both a challenge and an opportunity—manure. Often overlooked...
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The USDA September Hogs and Pigs Report indicated there was 5% more market hogs over 180 lbs. than a year ago. If that is the case, you would think current weekly U.S. hog marketing's would be 5% higher? Last...
Minnesota pork producers face a range of challenges, but there have been positive developments in the industry as well. Jay Fultz, a recently elected member of the Minnesota Pork Executive Board, emphasized the importance of farmers making their voices...
Do you think you can impact the health of your piglets in the nursery by what the sow is eating at the sow farm? We had the very same question and set out to conduct a research trial to...
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Influenza A virus in swine is constantly changing, making it important to determine which strains are circulating in your farm.
If your usual vaccination protocol isn’t yielding successful results, it may be time to rethink your approach....
The controversy surrounding gestation crates has been at the forefront of the pork industry for years. These crates, which restrict sows’ movement, have sparked widespread public concern over animal welfare. I, along with many other hog farmers, believe that...
In late March, USDA APHIS confirmed the H5N1 influenza (Influenza A) virus in dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas. This specific virus had previously devastated poultry as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or “High-Path”. While HPAI is fatal to...
I recently attended the National Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin Dells. The overall tone of the conference was notably somber. Health challenges, continued financial losses and various other issues have been plaguing producers. As a lender, I contributed to...
The Alltech team recently contributed valuable insights at the American Society of Animal Science Midwest (ASAS Midwest) event in Madison, Wisconsin. ASAS Midwest is one of the best conferences about swine nutrition, both in the U.S. and globally. Attendees...
The recent appointment of a new extension specialist in North Dakota signals an exciting shift for the state’s swine industry. With North Dakota’s relatively untapped potential in pork production, this specialist aims to enhance the swine sector by providing...