On a farm in Denmark, Henrik Nielsen buys marzipan pigs from Mette Hjort. The pigs are among the top 25% on several parameters compared to the Danish national average. This is mainly due to the pigs getting a good...
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...
The transition period of sows, a week before and after farrowing, has unique nutritional requirements for fetal growth, mammary development, and milk production. During this period, a sow's energy requirements can increase by over 200%, while lysine (amino acid)...
About the Guests
Matthew Rooda is the Founder and CEO of SwineTech, Inc., where he leads the development of innovative solutions for the pork industry. Through SwineTech’s flagship product, PigFlow®, pork producers are empowered to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resource...
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...
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...
he occupational risk of H5N1 avian influenza has become a growing concern in the agricultural sector, with parallels between dairy, poultry, and swine operations. Dr. Fred Gingrich, Executive Director of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, highlighted the importance...
During the November 20 SHIC/AASV webinar, Dr. Locke Karriker, AASV president-elect, provided an update on aspirin and sodium salicylate use in swine from a US regulatory perspective.
Previously, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that aspirin use was of...
As winter approaches, proper barn preparation is vital to maintaining the health and productivity of your livestock, particularly in swine facilities. Effective ventilation is key to controlling air quality and temperature. Conducting a ventilation audit before the season starts...