Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Go figure, less hogs leads to higher prices! For months we suggested lean hog prices would surpass 2021, seems we are on track.
Observations
U.S. Pork Cut-outs closed $1.0996 on Friday.
Year to date...
February is National Hot Breakfast Month, and the goal of this celebration is to encourage more individuals to take time to prepare a hearty breakfast to start their day.
While it can be enjoyed any time of the day or...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has challenged producers and swine veterinarians for decades. During that time, outbreak management and strategies have evolved along with the virus.
“If you ask 20 different people how they are managing PRRS outbreaks,...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Our Observations
As usual, well-organized event, a reflection of the professionalism of the organizers.
We observed fewer attendees than in past years. Probably a reflection of Covid issues and maybe biosecurity concerns related to PRRS...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
It appears U.S. lean hog futures are finally moving closer to the reality that will be the spring-summer prices of 2022. For several weeks we have been speaking to the fact that from...
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.
To view the complete report, click here.
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 –...