Source: Iowa Farmer Today
Dave Stender has been an Extension swine specialist with Iowa State University since 1989, serving northwest Iowa. The Iowa native recently retired and began serving as a professor of animal science at Buena Vista University in...
Disease does not stop at the sow farm; biosecurity protocols are beneficial in protecting our pigs when implemented in wean-to-finish sites. A helpful strategy to apply biosecurity is to remember the 5 P’s: Pigs, People, Products, Property, and Pests....
The swine industry is constantly evolving, driven by the need for sustainability in animal welfare, environmental responsibility, financial stability, and the wellbeing of those who work within it. The Iowa Pork Industry Center's Sow Summit, held on November 1,...
Todd Thurman Swine Insights International
A few months ago, I had an interesting conversation with a client. They had been diligently monitoring overall sow feed intake and sow feed cost per pig for some time. To add a new dimension...
Creating memories with family during harvest.
National Pork Board is working for you. Your Pork Checkoff dollars supports ongoing market growth initiatives to create long-term domestic and international demand.
This October Pork Month hits differently than years past. For pork producers...
In 2023, pork producers are grappling with significant challenges, and the hope for a turnaround in 2024 is paramount. This year has witnessed unprecedented consolidated losses in the industry, leading to financial difficulties for many producers and prompting some...
Once again, I find my best ideas inspired by the remarkable individuals I'm fortunate to know. This week, a serendipitous meeting with my esteemed colleague and friend, Nell Masey O’Neill, ignited a spark of creativity within me. Simultaneously, I've...
Swine Insights International
Today, we’re diving deep into an issue that's shaping the global pork industry. We're talking about industry consolidation and its effects, good and bad on the global pork industry. While I’ll be using the U.S. as an...
Hog producers discouraged to learn foggers don’t fully disinfect a supply room should not close the door on the biosecurity method yet.
New research spearheaded by Erin Kettelkamp, DVM, with Swine Vet Center, found a better solution for disinfecting supplies...
A few weeks ago was the annual Farm Aid concert/fundraiser. For over 30 years, you have put together a group of celebrity vocal performers such as John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Mathews, and Willie Nelson. Farm Aid was originally...