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US Feed Outlook - November 2009
Global competition has reduced US corn export prospects for 2009/10, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for November 2009.
Global competition has reduced US corn export prospects for 2009/10, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for November 2009.
US Pork Outlook Report - November 2009
Wholesale pork prices showed signs of life in early November, according to Kathryn Quanbeck and Rachel J. Patton from the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) in the November 2009 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.
Wholesale pork prices showed signs of life in early November, according to Kathryn Quanbeck and Rachel J. Patton from the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) in the November 2009 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.
Meat Tenderness and Muscle Development
Several studies have shown that some events in muscle development and postnatal growth are related to meat quality traits, according to Niels Oksbjerg, M. Therkildsen and P.M. Nissenn from the University of Aarhus in Denmark, in a paper presented to the...
Several studies have shown that some events in muscle development and postnatal growth are related to meat quality traits, according to Niels Oksbjerg, M. Therkildsen and P.M. Nissenn from the University of Aarhus in Denmark, in a paper presented to the...
Danish Breeding Herd Marks Time
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in November 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the publication....
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in November 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the publication....
Effect of Birth Weight on Subsequent Pig Performance
There is a direct relationship between piglet birth weight and subsequent performance to market, including carcass quality and meat quality, according to PIC research conducted by N. Matthews, S. Jungst, C. Jones, B. Fields and A. Sosnicki. They presented...
There is a direct relationship between piglet birth weight and subsequent performance to market, including carcass quality and meat quality, according to PIC research conducted by N. Matthews, S. Jungst, C. Jones, B. Fields and A. Sosnicki. They presented...
UK/EU Pig Populations - October 2009
The figures for the November/December 2008 census of pig numbers in EU countries are now complete and are tabulated by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite. There were just over 153 million pigs registered in the EU-27 census, almost seven million fewer...
The figures for the November/December 2008 census of pig numbers in EU countries are now complete and are tabulated by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite. There were just over 153 million pigs registered in the EU-27 census, almost seven million fewer...
UK/EU Pig Statistics - October 2009
This article provides a summary of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe by ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden.
This article provides a summary of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe by ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - November 2009
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), red meat and poultry exports forecasts for 2009 and 2010 have been raised.
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), red meat and poultry exports forecasts for 2009 and 2010 have been raised.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - November 2009
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Neonatal Colibacillosis
For each month of an outbreak, neonatal colibacillosis costs a typical 500-sow herd more than £7,000, according to pig veterinarian, Mark White, in the latest Health Bulletin from NADIS.
For each month of an outbreak, neonatal colibacillosis costs a typical 500-sow herd more than £7,000, according to pig veterinarian, Mark White, in the latest Health Bulletin from NADIS.
Tendering Feed Ingredients
Producers can reduce feed costs by taking various other factors into consideration, according to Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Producers can reduce feed costs by taking various other factors into consideration, according to Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Environmental Issues Control Slaughter Production
When the Danish Crown slaughterhouse in Horsens opened its doors in May 2005, it was not only one of the largest and most modern meat processing plants in the world, but also one of the most environmentally friendly, writes TheMeatSite, senior editor...
When the Danish Crown slaughterhouse in Horsens opened its doors in May 2005, it was not only one of the largest and most modern meat processing plants in the world, but also one of the most environmentally friendly, writes TheMeatSite, senior editor...
Competing in the International Pork Market
Jeff Kucharski of the Alberta Livestock & Meat Agency (ALMA) explained the background and functions of the Agency to participants at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009.
Jeff Kucharski of the Alberta Livestock & Meat Agency (ALMA) explained the background and functions of the Agency to participants at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009.
Advantages of Organic Acids for Feed and Feed Raw Materials
Renata Urbaityte, Technical Manager for Biomin Holding, explains how a blend of organic acids can affect diet pH and its buffering capacity to maintain the health and improve the performance of pigs.
Renata Urbaityte, Technical Manager for Biomin Holding, explains how a blend of organic acids can affect diet pH and its buffering capacity to maintain the health and improve the performance of pigs.
Canadian Hog Statistics - Third Quarter 2009
Canadian producers had 7.1 per cent fewer pigs on farm on 1 October 2009 than a year previously, and the breeding herd was down 4.4 per cent, according to the latest quarterly report from Statistics Canada. Over the quarter, the number of pigs exported...
Canadian producers had 7.1 per cent fewer pigs on farm on 1 October 2009 than a year previously, and the breeding herd was down 4.4 per cent, according to the latest quarterly report from Statistics Canada. Over the quarter, the number of pigs exported...
Marketing Impacts Your Farm Business Success
Stay ahead of the curve to anticipate and prepare for marketplace changes, advises John Bancroft, Market Strategies Program Lead for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) in the latest Pork News & Views.
Stay ahead of the curve to anticipate and prepare for marketplace changes, advises John Bancroft, Market Strategies Program Lead for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) in the latest Pork News & Views.
Pork CRC Looks to Make Pork Even Healthier
Pork may be a way to boost the intake of thiamine, selenium and iron in humans, according to research published in the Annual Report 08-09 from Australia's Pork CRC.
Pork may be a way to boost the intake of thiamine, selenium and iron in humans, according to research published in the Annual Report 08-09 from Australia's Pork CRC.
Application of Air Filtration Systems in Swine Operations
Darwin L. Reicks from the Swine Vet Center in St Peter, Minnesota, explains how air filtration systems can help control porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). He was speaking at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009.
Darwin L. Reicks from the Swine Vet Center in St Peter, Minnesota, explains how air filtration systems can help control porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). He was speaking at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009.
Swine Dysentery – a Question of Nutrition?
Veterinary treatment, disinfection and fly and rodent control, feed formulation and feed additives all play a significant role in the control of swine dysnetery, according to Franz Waxenecker, Director Product Development for Biomin GmbH.
Veterinary treatment, disinfection and fly and rodent control, feed formulation and feed additives all play a significant role in the control of swine dysnetery, according to Franz Waxenecker, Director Product Development for Biomin GmbH.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - October 2009
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
World Pork Trade Overview - October 2009
By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides a forecast for 2010, in which an economic recovery is expected to bolster world meat trade.
By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides a forecast for 2010, in which an economic recovery is expected to bolster world meat trade.
Food Safety in Pork Production and Processing
Pork production has safety implications for both producers and consumers, Dr Brian Evans, the executive vice president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency told the recent World Pork Conference in Qingdao China. By ThePigSite Senior Editor Chris H...
Pork production has safety implications for both producers and consumers, Dr Brian Evans, the executive vice president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency told the recent World Pork Conference in Qingdao China. By ThePigSite Senior Editor Chris H...
The Science Behind the Issues in Animal Welfare
In her paper presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009, Dr Tina M. Widowski of the University of Guelph reviewed the research that has been published on the most important issues in welfare of pigs of all ages. She also explained how this knowledge contributes...
In her paper presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009, Dr Tina M. Widowski of the University of Guelph reviewed the research that has been published on the most important issues in welfare of pigs of all ages. She also explained how this knowledge contributes...
