Farmscape for November 18, 2024
Full Interview 6:31
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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...
As October's National Pork Month wrapped up, the emphasis on biosecurity continues into November and beyond, underscoring the daily commitment required to safeguard the U.S. pork supply. Effective biosecurity protocols are essential not just in October, but year-round, ensuring...
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The “Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score” (DIAAS) method measures protein quality in human foods. Animal-based products generally have high protein quality, but DIAAS values for some pork products are not available. Therefore, the objective of this experiment was to...
Across every industry, AI is creating a fundamental shift in what's possible, enabling new use cases and driving business outcomes. While organizations around the world recognize the value and potential of AI, for AI to be truly effective it...
The US swine industry is vulnerable to the introduction of emerging pathogens and routine swine disease monitoring provides early warnings of global challenges that could negatively impact US swine producers. As part of its mission to identify emerging disease...
The farmer-owned cooperative will be able to leverage the loan to expand conservation programs that enhance Iowa communities’ water quality
CoBank today announced the launch of its first sustainability-linked loan in partnership with its customer, Heartland Co-op. CoBank, a cooperative...
Boar’s Head is currently facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who allegedly consumed Listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked this Listeria outbreak, which has affected...
A recent study highlights the significant benefits of environmental enrichment on swine welfare, shedding light on the potential improvements for both animal well-being and production efficiency. Conducted by researchers focused on animal science, this study examines how enhanced living...
Farmscape for November 8, 2024
Full Interview 13:08
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An Animal Science Professor with Colardo State University says the handling of livestock and the understanding of animal behavior have improved dramatically since the 1990s. "Pig Handling and Welfare" was...
Farmscape for November 8, 2024
Full Interview 8:49
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The Swine Health Information Center is inviting pork sector stakeholders to provide their input into its annual plan or work planning process. Each year, as part of its mission to...