Source: PigHealthToday.com
Regular biosecurity checks with a close look at filtration and ventilation systems will help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv), according to Jeff Feder, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter,...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
It’s well known that modified-live porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) vaccines help reduce production losses in breeding herds with PRRS.1 But when the challenge is especially severe, how well and for how long will a PRRS vaccine...
An open and curious mind is an asset worth having, even if it sometimes leads to taking more (calculated) risks. This isn’t easy for nutritionists and feed specialists, because we don’t want to risk poor performance for our customers....
A couple of puzzling cases of diarrhea in baby pigs that didn’t test positive for the usual culprits were recently identified through genome sequencing as a porcine sapovirus, reported Daniel Hendrickson, DVM, Four Star Veterinary Service in Farmland, Indiana.
The...
D.A. Columbus, M.A. Bosompem, and K. Engele
Prairie Swine Centre, Inc., Saskatoon, SK
What’s the problem?
Mycotoxin contamination of feedstuffs used in swine diets continues to be a problem for producers. Research recently conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre has specifically focused...
Corn prices and soybean prices were very volatile in 2021. The average corn price in Indiana was $4.32 per bushel in January, increased to $6.32 in June, and will likely be around $5.50 at the end of the year. ...
Resources are available to help organizers of jackpot, one day shows and exhibition events lower the risk of disease spread at their event.
Throughout Michigan and the U.S., one-day prospect shows, jackpots, and other livestock exhibitions are a great way...
By Dennis Smith
312-242-7905
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
GRAINS:
Corn prices are up 4 cents but they quickly dropped 4 cents off the overnight highs. It appears that producers have not turned aggressive sellers, at least not yet. However, I’m hearing that a very large amount of grain has been sold for January...
Last Week’s Cattle Kill Was Larger Than Expected; Bullish!
By Dennis Smith
312-242-7905
Monday, November 29, 2021
GRAINS:
Corn open interest was down nearly 70k from Friday’s trade. Shorts wanted out and got out. The fundamentals are not bullish. Prices are slightly lower early today. Stick with the risk on bearish positions that...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
The latest disease outbreaks fueled by new disease variants are good reminders that the best biosecurity plans must include strategies to keep disease contained within a barn as well as ways to prevent new disease outbreaks.
“We have to...