We're taking a look back on the careers and experiences of two long-time Teagasc pig experts on this month’s Pig Edge.
Brendan Lynch, former Head of Department and Chief Pig Scientist, and Michael Martin, former Head of Department and Pig...
Farmscape for November 21, 2024
The Swine Health Information Center advises stepped up biosecurity as the colder weather hits. The Swine Health Information Center has released its November domestic and global disease monitoring reports. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton...
During and after the first offering of the Animal Waste Biogas Digester Operator Training (Kenansville, 10/11/2024), we received the following questions. A panel of experts was invited by Amanda Hatcher and Mahmoud Sharara to a Zoom conference call to provide...
Standard Meat Company, a family-owned enterprise rooted in Texas since 1935, has once again proven itself a leader in the protein industry. Under the guidance of siblings Ben Rosenthal and Ashli Blumenfeld, the company continues to innovate, adapt, and...
Whetstone Distribution, a leader in providing innovative protein solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Anmar Foods. This collaboration aims to deliver superior quality meat and protein products to a broader market while reinforcing both companies’ commitment to innovation,...
The swine industry is under increasing pressure to improve animal welfare, reduce environmental impacts, and maintain profitability. Fortunately, recent advancements in thermal management systems are addressing these challenges. These innovative technologies reduce pre-weaning mortality and contribute to more energy-efficient...
Farmscape for November 20, 2024
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The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center suggests the H5N1 infection of a pig on a multispecies backyard Oregon farm, exposes the need to examine operational connections between...
BinSentry partnered with Hanor, one of North America’s top pork producers, on a year-long study that aimed to better understand the connection between out-of-feed events and feed conversion ratios.
From July 2022 to August 2023, 200 BinSentry sensors were installed...
n a settlement that underscores the importance of food safety, Boar’s Head has agreed to terms with a plaintiff class following allegations of false advertising. The claims arose after a Listeria outbreak prompted a recall of more than 7...
Barn management software systems are nothing new. They’ve been available for a while now to help hog producers monitor rooms, control various functions and generate reports. One of the biggest problems, however, is that many of the programs have...