The Passion for Pigs Conference has become a cornerstone event for pork producers, and this year’s gathering truly lived up to its reputation. Now in its 16th year, Dr. Steve Patterson has created a one-of-a-kind experience that not only...
The rapid integration of precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies into the livestock industry offers immense opportunities for improving financial margins, sustainability, and animal welfare. However, a persistent gap exists between the engineers and data scientists creating these technologies and...
As a pork producer, life on the farm is always full of stories, challenges, and moments of reflection. Whether it's dealing with unpredictable weather, rising costs, or advocating for agriculture, our work is never dull. Here are a few...
Tuesday December 3, 2024
GRAINS:
Nice bounce in soy overnight seemingly led by the bean oil. Palm oil was higher overnight. That’s it, I’m not hearing anything else significant. We unloaded our bullish soy position yesterday, taking a small loss. I’m...
Yes, we raise our pigs indoors in barns. Before I explain why, I want to emphasize that I respect farmers who choose to raise their livestock outdoors. Every farmer decides what works best for their animals and operations. For...
Key takeaways
To understand how quickly EXCEDE® for Swine (CCFA) reaches concentrations at or above MIC90 levels for Streptococcus suis specifically, the objective of this study was to uncover the pharmacokinetics of CCFA in the first hour after a...
As pig farmers, we know that every stage of production, from breeding to finishing, is crucial. But even when we’ve done everything right up until the last few weeks, there’s still a lot of money on the table when...
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For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar...
Osteomyelitis is the medical term for the presence of an abscess (pus) in bone. Osteomyelitis is often related to bacterial infections that are initially established within superficial lesions that subsequently invade adjacent tissues or travel to internal organs or...
As someone who has worked closely with livestock for decades, I’ve seen firsthand how simple, thoughtful interventions can make a big difference in animal welfare and productivity. Environmental enrichment is one of those tools that, when applied effectively, not...