I was THAT person growing up. The one with no understanding of agriculture or farming. My meat came from the grocery store and if social media was how it is now, I would’ve believed all the misinformation that is...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
No Chicken
While we were in Spain it was interesting that there was virtually no chicken on restaurant menus. Seems to us a good plan.
U.S. Pork exports to Mexico continue at record pace.
Year...
“We put a lot of time and attention on day-1 pig care, but we also need to recognize that sow care is an important component of it,” reported Laura Carroll, DVM, Four Star Veterinary Service in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
“I’m a...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Our first week, as we reported last week, was at Figan the major livestock exhibition in Spain. The second week we spent traveling to customers and prospects throughout Spain. Our observations:
Many if not...
It is hard to believe we will soon put a close to 2021. It was just a year ago that the industry faced some difficult decisions regarding inventories as numerous plants closed or scaled back on harvest numbers. What...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The USDA September Hogs and Pigs Report is Bullish. Why?
Year over year almost 3 million hogs less in inventory (-4%).
Year over year herd down 143,000 (-2%).
Year over year 119 lbs....
The USDA's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows signs of further contraction as producers seek to boost profitability, even as the industry tries to meet strong demand expectations.
On September 1st, the total U.S. inventory was 75.352 million head, down...
Kansas State University and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated are combining efforts to tackle innovation for companion animal and livestock health.
A five-year strategic alliance agreement between the university and Elanco will allow for collaborative research and intellectual property licensing for...
An appropriate thermal environment (temperature and humidity) is critical for animal growth and health. During very hot days, animals may suffer from heat stress, causing the loss of appetite, poor growth performance and increased mortality and morbidity; whereas cold...
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to challenge the US swine industry. The virus has become more difficult to control despite aggressive biosecurity methods, multiple commercial vaccines, live-virus inoculation methods and the implementation of vaccination protocols, said...