Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal breeding company, and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, are pleased to announce the renewal of their distribution agreement for DB77 boars. This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet...
Part 3: Giving Them Feedback
Your team needs feedback….whether you realize it or not. And you need feedback as a leader.
Do I really really want Feedback from others?
In last month’s letter, we talked about Young Teams and highlighted Springer Family...
Platte Colony, located near Platte, South Dakota, celebrated the opening of its new 2,400-head finisher barn, a facility designed specifically for specialty genetics and niche market pigs. This innovative barn highlights the swine industry’s shift toward tailored production systems...
In the ongoing pursuit of more sustainable and efficient swine production, researchers, including a dedicated team at Kansas State University, are honing in on nitrogen levels in pig diets to optimize animal health and reduce environmental impacts. Fine-tuning nitrogen...
“The first day on farm is the most important day of all when you are working to help new employees from other countries feel at home,” emphasizes Dr. Ochoa, the host of the 3rd lesson in Pork Avenue's three-part series...
The ongoing expansion of recombinant African Swine Fever (ASF) Genotype I/II strains is causing significant concern across the global pork industry. Recent detections in Asia and the Russian Far East have raised red flags about the effectiveness of current...
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., a leading swine genetics supplier, has announced the appointment of Pieter Van Den Boogaard as Business Development Representative. Pieter joined the company’s Eastern Canada Business Development Team on November 18, 2024, bringing valuable expertise and...
In the ongoing battle against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyopneumoniae), a new tool promises to advance the health and productivity of swine herds. M. hyopneumoniae, a key contributor to respiratory disease in pigs, poses significant challenges for producers due to...
Public perception and trust play a critical role in advancing sustainable and ethical practices in animal agriculture.
Livestock farming in the United States is getting a lot of attention because people worry about its effects on animals, the environment, and...
Farmscape for November 18, 2024
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The Manager of Knowledge Transfer with the Prairie Swine Centre says, when it comes to management, little things done right add up.
Taking Care of Basics, Measuring on-farm best management practices...