As swine producers, nutritionists, and veterinarians, we all know that sow mortality is a complex challenge, since many factors influence it. Indeed, high mortality rates and poor sow performance greatly impact farm profitability, including feed costs. So how can...
About the Guest
Dr. John Sonderman, PhD, PAS
Director of Technical Services for DNA Genetics, a provider of swine genetics to the commercial swine industry in North America, Spain, and Brazil. His duties include oversight of technical support to commercial customers...
Episode Details:
1. We discuss Europe Swine Inventory Down and Prices at Record Levels
2. We discuss US Pork Exports
3. We talk about the Major Country Data Chart and final market thoughts
Dr. Su A Lee, a postdoctoral research associate in the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab, explain Effects of increasing dose of a novel E. coli phytase on total tract digestibility of minerals and energy in pigs. Adapted from a presentation...
Consumer demand in China is returning, as a COVID wave eases and residents respond to the government’s elimination of most COVID-related restrictions. This increased activity, paired with economic strength for the Chinese consumer, points to a strong second quarter...
SwineCast 1224 Show Notes:
From the 2023 Iowa Pork Congress session on Foreign Animal Diseases, Dr. Robin Holland (USDA) shares research on using oral fluids to help detect African Swine Fever.
About the Guests
Dr. Clayton Johnson is a veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. located in Carthage, Illinois. He is one of eleven veterinarians dedicated to the swine veterinary practice. Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. provides health, management, and production consulting...
The lean hog futures finally found support early this week. The question is will the momentum continue? Listen in to hear what Luke and Mike have to say this week.
While temperatures are dropping, concerns are being raised for many swine producers. We are talking about Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), one of the biggest challenges for swine health because of its tremendous worldwide economic impact on pig...
This month we are sharing part one of a four-part series on heat stress in its different stages. Dr. Josh Selsby begins by sharing information covering the grant this research project received. Dr. Kara Stewart then takes us into...