Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Some Observations:
Weighted Average National lean price stays strong at $1.07 a lb.
U.S. Pork cut-outs last Friday closed at $1.22 indicating strong demand.
Hog slaughter, surprise surprise, seems to be running lower...
Reprinted from PigHealthToday.com
Evolving strains of porcine circovirus (PCV) mean careful monitoring and updating management strategies are key to controlling disease associated with the virus, according to a leading pig health expert.
Clayton Johnson, DVM, a partner at Carthage Veterinary Services...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week we attended the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in Wisconsin. About 900 attendees from the USA. A good cross-section of producers and industry. NPIC event was well organized and the Kalahari...
In the summer, many of us look forward to county fairs, state fairs and many other livestock exhibitions. For many of us, this is a time to get off the farm and meet neighbors, friends and family. It is...
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Abstract
Background Modeling cardiovascular diseases in mice has provided invaluable insights into the cause of congenital heart disease. However, the small size of the mouse heart has precluded translational studies. Given current high-efficiency gene editing, congenital heart disease modeling in...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Today we are on the way to the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. It’s a major annual swine industry event with close to 1,000 participants. Tonight, Genesus will hold...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Everyday we hear about new PRRS breaks. The latest is that 4 - 6,000 sow units being depopulated. It appears PRRS 144 is ripping through Midwest. Some PRRS serotypes you can shut down...
In every size and type of pig production system, health is the utmost concern. American pig farmers have learned the fine details of recognizing, treating, vaccinating against and avoiding familiar diseases in swine. What would happen in the event...