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Danish Pig Research Centre Annual Report 2012: Nutrition 1
This section of the PRC annual report describes a new tool to formulate feed for finishers, revisions to the feeding standards, phytase equivalency, on-farm feed mixing and a comparison of different mills (hammer and disc types). ...
This section of the PRC annual report describes a new tool to formulate feed for finishers, revisions to the feeding standards, phytase equivalency, on-farm feed mixing and a comparison of different mills (hammer and disc types). ...
Papular Dermatitis
Papular dermatitis (PD), sometimes seen at the abattoir and on farms, is a type of skin lesion most often the result of hypersensitivity to sarcoptic mange mites. The impacts of mange as well as its prevention and treatment are outlined in No. 12 in the...
Papular dermatitis (PD), sometimes seen at the abattoir and on farms, is a type of skin lesion most often the result of hypersensitivity to sarcoptic mange mites. The impacts of mange as well as its prevention and treatment are outlined in No. 12 in the...
Evaluation of Gas Mixture Administration Using Smart Box Device for Piglet Euthanasia
Among the findings of research for Pork Checkoff reported by Dr Chad Hagen of Value-Added Science and Technologies, LLC was that piglets succumbed to the gas effects quicker with flow rates that produce a rapid build-up of carbon dioxide concentration....
Among the findings of research for Pork Checkoff reported by Dr Chad Hagen of Value-Added Science and Technologies, LLC was that piglets succumbed to the gas effects quicker with flow rates that produce a rapid build-up of carbon dioxide concentration....
Piglet Behaviour as a Measure of Vitality and its Influence on Piglet Survival and Growth during Lactation
Spanish scientists have developed a measure - based on behaviour on day of birth - to assess piglet vitality for both scientific and commercial purposes....
Spanish scientists have developed a measure - based on behaviour on day of birth - to assess piglet vitality for both scientific and commercial purposes....
Welfare Implications Reviewed of Large Litter Size in the Domestic Pig
Two recently published papers - the result of collaborative projects by several leading European animal science institutions - review the biological and management factors associated with breeding for increased litter size in pigs and with implications...
Two recently published papers - the result of collaborative projects by several leading European animal science institutions - review the biological and management factors associated with breeding for increased litter size in pigs and with implications...
Flies and Fly Problems
Information on the types of flies found on farms that may need to be controlled from 'Fly Management: How to Comply with Your Environmental Permit' from the UK's Environment Agency. ...
Information on the types of flies found on farms that may need to be controlled from 'Fly Management: How to Comply with Your Environmental Permit' from the UK's Environment Agency. ...
Keeping a Swine Business Going for the Long Haul: What Our Family has Done to Ensure Success
At the 2013 Kansas Swine Profitability Conference, Roy Henry of Henrys Ltd (Longford, Kansas) shared his experiences of passing a business asset from one generation to the next with minimum business interruption. ...
At the 2013 Kansas Swine Profitability Conference, Roy Henry of Henrys Ltd (Longford, Kansas) shared his experiences of passing a business asset from one generation to the next with minimum business interruption. ...
Exploring Governance Structures for Your Farm Organisation
Farm governance structure, including a clear responsibilities and reporting, are important for the efficient and effective operation of the farm business, according to Dr Michael K. Swan (Washington State University) and Dr Nicole Olynk Widmar (Purdue...
Farm governance structure, including a clear responsibilities and reporting, are important for the efficient and effective operation of the farm business, according to Dr Michael K. Swan (Washington State University) and Dr Nicole Olynk Widmar (Purdue...
Five Key Changes to Modern Management Practices Necessary to Improve Profitability
Nutrition, Improvest (vaccine against boar taint), biosecurity, vaccination and management protocol review and gilt pool management are the key issues identified by Dr Jeff DeMint of Bern-Sabetha Veterinary Clinic in the Jack and Pat Anderson Lecture...
Nutrition, Improvest (vaccine against boar taint), biosecurity, vaccination and management protocol review and gilt pool management are the key issues identified by Dr Jeff DeMint of Bern-Sabetha Veterinary Clinic in the Jack and Pat Anderson Lecture...
Danish Pig Research Centre Annual Report 2012: AI Research and Development
Sales of semen, auditing AI stations, quality control and recording of semen quality and work on synchronisation and oestrus detection are covered in this section of the report from the Pig Research Centre. ...
Sales of semen, auditing AI stations, quality control and recording of semen quality and work on synchronisation and oestrus detection are covered in this section of the report from the Pig Research Centre. ...
Biosecurity
Tips on keeping disease out of pig farms in No. 13 in the series 'Action for Productivity' from BPEX. ...
Tips on keeping disease out of pig farms in No. 13 in the series 'Action for Productivity' from BPEX. ...
Food for Nine Billion: Perspective on Global Agriculture in 2050
Dr Dominique van der Mensbrugghe of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) gave the second lecture in the Teagasc/RDS lecture series. Here, he summarises the main points of his lecture entitled 'Will we run out of natural resources needed for...
Dr Dominique van der Mensbrugghe of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) gave the second lecture in the Teagasc/RDS lecture series. Here, he summarises the main points of his lecture entitled 'Will we run out of natural resources needed for...
Effects of High- and Low-digestibility DDGS and Dietary Inclusion Rates on Grow/Finish Performance and Carcass Characteristics
The periodic inclusion and removal of 40 per cent dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from the diets of finishing pigs did not adversely affect growth performance or carcass characteristics regardless of the amino acid digestibility of DDGS being...
The periodic inclusion and removal of 40 per cent dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from the diets of finishing pigs did not adversely affect growth performance or carcass characteristics regardless of the amino acid digestibility of DDGS being...
Emerging Threats Quarterly Report – Pig Diseases - October-December 2012
Among the highlights of the latest report from the AHVLA are the emergence of penicillin resistance in Streptococcus suis and the recent evolution of H1N2 swine influenza virus. There were also seasonal outbreaks of leptospirosis and a growing proportion...
Among the highlights of the latest report from the AHVLA are the emergence of penicillin resistance in Streptococcus suis and the recent evolution of H1N2 swine influenza virus. There were also seasonal outbreaks of leptospirosis and a growing proportion...
Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome: A Simple Change in Homeorhesis?
Post-partum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) requires consideration of physiology, endocrinology, innate immunology and ethology, according to a group of French researchers, who add that the condition may be more complex than Mastitis, Metritis and Agalactia...
Post-partum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) requires consideration of physiology, endocrinology, innate immunology and ethology, according to a group of French researchers, who add that the condition may be more complex than Mastitis, Metritis and Agalactia...
Amino Acids and Energy Utilisation in Zero-tannin Faba Bean and Co-fermented Wheat and Corn DDGS Fed to Growing Pigs
A blend of zero-tannin faba beans and co-fermented wheat and maize distillers grains with solubles may provide an excellent source of energy and energy for pigs, according to research from Canada....
A blend of zero-tannin faba beans and co-fermented wheat and maize distillers grains with solubles may provide an excellent source of energy and energy for pigs, according to research from Canada....
Gilt Management: Isolation, Acclimatisation and Integration
Advice on successful isolation, acclimatisation and integration of incoming gilts in No. 35 in the 'Action for Productivity' series from BPEX....
Advice on successful isolation, acclimatisation and integration of incoming gilts in No. 35 in the 'Action for Productivity' series from BPEX....
Assessment of the Economic Impact of PRRS Virus on United States Pork Producers
A new study from the US puts the annual cost of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) at US$664 million – more than in 2005 and with a greater share of this cost in the breeding herd as some progress has been made in controlling the disease...
A new study from the US puts the annual cost of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) at US$664 million – more than in 2005 and with a greater share of this cost in the breeding herd as some progress has been made in controlling the disease...
Cereal Beta-glucan Alters Nutrient Digestibility and Microbial Activity in the Intestinal Tract of Pigs and Lowers Manure Ammonia Emission: A Meta-analysis
Beta-glucan in cereal fed ingredients decrease nutrient digestibility, stimulate caecal butyrate and reduce manure ammonia emissions, according to new research from Austria. These effects were found to be weight/age-dependent....
Beta-glucan in cereal fed ingredients decrease nutrient digestibility, stimulate caecal butyrate and reduce manure ammonia emissions, according to new research from Austria. These effects were found to be weight/age-dependent....
Danish Pig Research Centre Annual Report 2012: Genetic Research and Development
Progress in breeding objectives through the use of genomic selection are described in the latest annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre, with a focus on boar taint, feed conversion and behaviour traits....
Progress in breeding objectives through the use of genomic selection are described in the latest annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre, with a focus on boar taint, feed conversion and behaviour traits....
Swine Profitability Conference 2013
Proceedings of the 2013 Kansas State University Swine Profitability Conference....
Proceedings of the 2013 Kansas State University Swine Profitability Conference....
Phosphorus Digestibility and Concentration of Digestible and Metabolizable Energy in Corn, Corn Co-products and Bakery Meal Fed to Growing Pigs
Phosphorus digestibility in DDGS, corn gluten meal and corn gluten is higher than corn, hominy feed, bakery meal and corn germ meal but phytase can be included in diets containing corn, hominy feed, bakery meal and corn germ meal to improve phosphorus...
Phosphorus digestibility in DDGS, corn gluten meal and corn gluten is higher than corn, hominy feed, bakery meal and corn germ meal but phytase can be included in diets containing corn, hominy feed, bakery meal and corn germ meal to improve phosphorus...
Producer Margins, FCR and Feed Energy Costs: a Genetic Perspective
Genetic improvement needs to consider all the economically important traits since many traits affect profitability, according to Bob Kemp, PhD PAg, Vice President Genetic Programs and R&D with Genesus Inc. Too much focus on fed conversion may result in...
Genetic improvement needs to consider all the economically important traits since many traits affect profitability, according to Bob Kemp, PhD PAg, Vice President Genetic Programs and R&D with Genesus Inc. Too much focus on fed conversion may result in...
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