Source: PigHealthToday.com
US pig producers have made a big push to eliminate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) from their herds as a way to capture more value in finishing pigs, said Melissa Hensch, DVM, director of health and animal care at The...
Source: Hubbard Feeds
We live in a fascinating time in agriculture, and the swine industry is no exception. While we have faced many challenges across all facets of the industry, we have continued to see advancements in genetics, husbandry practices,...
The January 2022 Feed Outlook report contains estimates for 2020/21, and projections for 2021/22 U.S. and global feed markets, based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Dylan Lape, DVM
Pork Veterinary Solutions
June 6, 2021
Introduction:
As Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Now you might think what in the world does that have to do with choosing...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week the U.S. slaughtered 2,407,000 hogs; a year ago the same week 2,644,000, a decrease of 237,000 (about 89% of same week 2021 number). From all reports we hear the US –...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
We are at a New Year. Like most in our industry, we are optimistic. Our industry has by its very nature evolved into a collection of optimistic participants. We are all the survivors...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The USDA released its December 1st Hogs and Pigs Report last week. No surprise to us there continues to be fewer pigs year over year.
USDA December 1st
(x 1000 head)
2019
2020
2021
2021/2020
Kept for breeding
6471
6176
(6276)
6180
100%
Market
71,757
71,136
68,021
96%
Under 50 lbs
22,048
21,989
21,174
96%
50...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week’s U.S. slaughter was 2,645,000, a year ago 2.8 million. Down 5.8% in line with USDA projection of 6% fewer hogs.
Iowa – Minnesota
Slaughter weight (lbs)
12/11/2020
290.8
12/4/2021
291.8
12/12/2021
290.4
Weights lower than a year ago. Weights declined...
(Clive, Iowa) December 17, 2021 – The 2022 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 26 and 27 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This event, organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), is North America's largest winter swine trade...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The USDA reported 6% less pigs in U.S. inventory under 120 lbs. on September 1st count. Those are the pigs that are going to market now 100 days later. Last week the U.S....