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North American Herd is Cut Back Again (March 2010)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in March 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the publica...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in March 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the publica...
Pig Meat Outlook in Australia to 2014-15
Pig production is expected to increase from the present 329,000 tonnes to 338,000 tonnes by 2014-15, according to James Fell in Australian Commodities report for March 2010 from ABARE.
Pig production is expected to increase from the present 329,000 tonnes to 338,000 tonnes by 2014-15, according to James Fell in Australian Commodities report for March 2010 from ABARE.
Summary of the Farrow to Finish Swine Enterprise Budgets - 2004 to 2009
Doug Richards, swine grower finisher specialist at Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) indicates the latest trends in income and costs for the province's pig industry.
Doug Richards, swine grower finisher specialist at Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) indicates the latest trends in income and costs for the province's pig industry.
Corn, Oil and the Future of the Livestock Sector
Kevin Grier and Steve Meyer predicted a crisis in the North American livestock sector at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Kevin Grier and Steve Meyer predicted a crisis in the North American livestock sector at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Swine Influenza
The clinical signs and methods of control of swine flu in pigs are described by pig veterinarian, Mark White, in this Health Bulletin from NADIS.
The clinical signs and methods of control of swine flu in pigs are described by pig veterinarian, Mark White, in this Health Bulletin from NADIS.
A Natural Alternative to Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Binding molecules from seaweed extracts within the molecular layers of natural clays makes the clay ten times more efficient at adsorbing the harmful fungal toxins which are commonly found in animal feed. The resulting new hybrid product has a huge potential...
Binding molecules from seaweed extracts within the molecular layers of natural clays makes the clay ten times more efficient at adsorbing the harmful fungal toxins which are commonly found in animal feed. The resulting new hybrid product has a huge potential...
Lysine Requirements Studied in Pigs 20 to 100kg
Studies reveal that lysine requirements of pigs depend on weight and gender, according to this report from the latest Australian Pork CRC Specials newsletter.
Studies reveal that lysine requirements of pigs depend on weight and gender, according to this report from the latest Australian Pork CRC Specials newsletter.
Feeding Flood-Damaged or Sprouted Crops to Livestock
A guide to feeding damaged and/or sprouted maize, sorghum, soybeans and cottonseed to cattle and pigs from Mississippi State University. The article advises caution and a full analysis.
A guide to feeding damaged and/or sprouted maize, sorghum, soybeans and cottonseed to cattle and pigs from Mississippi State University. The article advises caution and a full analysis.
No Effect of PRRS Vaccination Found in Finisher Performance
Sirrah-Bios PRRSV-RS vaccine administered at four days of age did not affect performance or mortality in a commercial finisher herd, reported M.L. Potter at the Kansas Swine Day 2009.
Sirrah-Bios PRRSV-RS vaccine administered at four days of age did not affect performance or mortality in a commercial finisher herd, reported M.L. Potter at the Kansas Swine Day 2009.
Future of the CAP Beyond 2013
With talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in full swing, Charlotte Johnston, ThePigSite junior editor, spoke to Tom Hind, Head of Economics and International Affairs for the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to find out what CAP holds...
With talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in full swing, Charlotte Johnston, ThePigSite junior editor, spoke to Tom Hind, Head of Economics and International Affairs for the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to find out what CAP holds...
US Pork Outlook - February 2010
Pork production in 2010 is expected to be 2.1 per cent below last year but prices could be up to 16 per cent higher, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) February 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.
Pork production in 2010 is expected to be 2.1 per cent below last year but prices could be up to 16 per cent higher, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) February 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.
Antibiotics Found to Aid Reduction of E. coli in Swine
A study conducted by Nancy Cornick, associate professor of veterinary microbiology at Iowa State University, examines the usage of three antibiotics - tylosin, chlorotetracycline and bacitracin methylene disalicylate.
A study conducted by Nancy Cornick, associate professor of veterinary microbiology at Iowa State University, examines the usage of three antibiotics - tylosin, chlorotetracycline and bacitracin methylene disalicylate.
Handling and Transport of Pigs - A Report to the Industry
Penny Lawlis, Humane Standards Officer at Ontario Ministry of agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), provides tips on improvement of transport of pigs from the producers' perspective as well as that of the pig's.
Penny Lawlis, Humane Standards Officer at Ontario Ministry of agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), provides tips on improvement of transport of pigs from the producers' perspective as well as that of the pig's.
New Face of Farm Animal Care in Canada
Most livestock producers would accept that farm animal care is going to become a bigger factor in their lives, said Ed Pajor at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Most livestock producers would accept that farm animal care is going to become a bigger factor in their lives, said Ed Pajor at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Successful Deep Intrauterine Insemination of Sows
The combination of the DIU catheter with a normal catheter within a double insemination procedure optimised conception rates (88 per cent) and the number of pigs born alive (12.1), according to research reported by Dr Elizabeth Magowan from Agri-Food...
The combination of the DIU catheter with a normal catheter within a double insemination procedure optimised conception rates (88 per cent) and the number of pigs born alive (12.1), according to research reported by Dr Elizabeth Magowan from Agri-Food...
Second PCV2 Vaccination Brings Benefits in PRRS-Challenged Pigs
Despite the decrease in performance related to the second vaccination of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), the second vaccination improved final performance and decreased the number of removals due to the health challenge from porcine respiratory and...
Despite the decrease in performance related to the second vaccination of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), the second vaccination improved final performance and decreased the number of removals due to the health challenge from porcine respiratory and...
Baseline Survey on Prevalence of Salmonella on EU Farms with Breeding Pigs
The main points of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report Analysis of the baseline survey on the prevalence of Salmonella in holdings with breeding pigs in the EU, 2008. Part A: Salmonella prevalence estimates are summarised by Jackie...
The main points of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report Analysis of the baseline survey on the prevalence of Salmonella in holdings with breeding pigs in the EU, 2008. Part A: Salmonella prevalence estimates are summarised by Jackie...
Canadian Hog Statistics - Fourth Quarter 2009
By Statistics Canada. Canada's January hog inventory is the lowest it has been in twelve years. Also, a steady decline in the country's breeding herd has been marked since 2005.
By Statistics Canada. Canada's January hog inventory is the lowest it has been in twelve years. Also, a steady decline in the country's breeding herd has been marked since 2005.
Consider Impact of PCV2 and M-Hyo Control Strategies on Nursery Pig Performance
Vaccinating pigs for porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M-hyo) reduced the performance of nursery pigs, reported Potter and co-authors at the Kansas Swine Day 2009, and this effect should be taken into account when...
Vaccinating pigs for porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M-hyo) reduced the performance of nursery pigs, reported Potter and co-authors at the Kansas Swine Day 2009, and this effect should be taken into account when...
US Feed Outlook - February 2010
Profitable operations for ethanol producers have encouraged increased ethanol output, raising prospects for higher corn use for ethanol in 2009/10, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service. The report...
Profitable operations for ethanol producers have encouraged increased ethanol output, raising prospects for higher corn use for ethanol in 2009/10, according to this month's Feed Outlook Report from USDA Economic Research Service. The report...
Reduce Feed Waste
Use this guide to walk your system and reduce the risk of waste, says BPEX. It also recommends working with your feed supplier and delivery driver.
Use this guide to walk your system and reduce the risk of waste, says BPEX. It also recommends working with your feed supplier and delivery driver.
What is Benchmarking?
According to Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist at OMAFRA, producers are often faced with the problem of not having enough time to do much in-depth comparisons or analysis with other producers while setting internal benchmarks for themselves and their production...
According to Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist at OMAFRA, producers are often faced with the problem of not having enough time to do much in-depth comparisons or analysis with other producers while setting internal benchmarks for themselves and their production...
Antibiotic-Free Pork Challenges Industry Norm
Manon St-Hilaire described the successful setting up of an operation to produce pork without the routine use of antibiotics at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
Manon St-Hilaire described the successful setting up of an operation to produce pork without the routine use of antibiotics at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar.
