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Displaying Articles 93-115 in Conferences & Events
Pig Industry Articles: Conferences & Events
Banff Pork Seminar 2010
A series of reports from the Banff Pork Seminar 2010.
A series of reports from the Banff Pork Seminar 2010.
Antimicrobials Boost Nursery Pig Performance, Returns
For the overall trial, adding antibiotics to the diet during any phase improved performance and economic returns, according to M.U. Steidinger and colleagues, presenting their paper at the Kansas Swine Day 2009.
For the overall trial, adding antibiotics to the diet during any phase improved performance and economic returns, according to M.U. Steidinger and colleagues, presenting their paper at the Kansas Swine Day 2009.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Productivity Improvements - The Betagro Way
Mr Vanus Taepaisitphongse, CEO of the Betagro group, a major force in the Thai livestock and food industries, speaking at the 2009 Asian Livestock Feed and Meat Industry Conference gave a fascinating insight into the benefits to Betagro of detailed analyses...
Mr Vanus Taepaisitphongse, CEO of the Betagro group, a major force in the Thai livestock and food industries, speaking at the 2009 Asian Livestock Feed and Meat Industry Conference gave a fascinating insight into the benefits to Betagro of detailed analyses...
Experts Discuss Diagnosis of PCVD
At this year's PCVD Forum sponsored by Merial, two European experts in the field of diagnosis discussed methods for testing porcine circovirus disease (PCVD), writes Jackie Linden for ThePigSite
At this year's PCVD Forum sponsored by Merial, two European experts in the field of diagnosis discussed methods for testing porcine circovirus disease (PCVD), writes Jackie Linden for ThePigSite
AgriLive: The Red Meat Debate
Climate change dominated a debate led by a panel of red meat industry experts at AgriLive in the UK, as issues such as declining livestock numbers, cheaper imports and profitability were pushed aside, reports ThePigSite junior editor, Charlotte Johns...
Climate change dominated a debate led by a panel of red meat industry experts at AgriLive in the UK, as issues such as declining livestock numbers, cheaper imports and profitability were pushed aside, reports ThePigSite junior editor, Charlotte Johns...
Case Studies Show PCV2 Vaccination Improves Finisher and Breeding Performance
At the most recent PCVD Forum sponsored by Merial, leading pig veterinarians explained how vaccination against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) improved performance and reduced antibiotic use in finishing herd, and boosted health in the breeding herd,...
At the most recent PCVD Forum sponsored by Merial, leading pig veterinarians explained how vaccination against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) improved performance and reduced antibiotic use in finishing herd, and boosted health in the breeding herd,...
Improving Carbon Footprint of Pig Meat Production
There are many different drivers that affect meat production ranging from government policies through to oil and commodity prices and food security as well as consumer demands, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
There are many different drivers that affect meat production ranging from government policies through to oil and commodity prices and food security as well as consumer demands, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
How PCV2 Interferes with the Immune System
A story of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and PCV-associated disease (PCVD), could be subtitled 'PCV2 and PCVD – when immunology goes wrong'. Dr Kenneth McCullough, head of research at Switzerland's Institute of Virology and Immunoprophylaxis explained...
A story of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and PCV-associated disease (PCVD), could be subtitled 'PCV2 and PCVD – when immunology goes wrong'. Dr Kenneth McCullough, head of research at Switzerland's Institute of Virology and Immunoprophylaxis explained...
Abundant Harvest of New Knowledge on PCV2 Biology
Dr Catherine Charreyre, head of research projects in the swine business at Merial, outlined the key lessons from the different work packages on porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) by the PCVD Consortium at the recent PCVD Forum 2009 organised by Merial in...
Dr Catherine Charreyre, head of research projects in the swine business at Merial, outlined the key lessons from the different work packages on porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) by the PCVD Consortium at the recent PCVD Forum 2009 organised by Merial in...
Biosecurity in Swine Production: Widespread Concerns?
The importance of applying biosecurity measures in pig production were explained by Marie-Ève Lambert and Sylvie D’Allaire from the University of Montreal at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009. They say: "A knowledge of the biosecurity procedures used in...
The importance of applying biosecurity measures in pig production were explained by Marie-Ève Lambert and Sylvie D’Allaire from the University of Montreal at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009. They say: "A knowledge of the biosecurity procedures used in...
Cost of Production Forecast – US versus Canada Comparison
Grant Lazaruk from Hytek Ltd explains how the pig industries in Canada and the US compare in terms of the technical aspects of pig production, processing and marketing. He was addressing the Banff Pork Seminar earlier this year.
Grant Lazaruk from Hytek Ltd explains how the pig industries in Canada and the US compare in terms of the technical aspects of pig production, processing and marketing. He was addressing the Banff Pork Seminar earlier this year.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Mixed Fortunes of the French Industry on Show
A report from SPACE 2009 on the highs and lows of France's livestock sectors by Stuart Lumb for ThePigSite.
A report from SPACE 2009 on the highs and lows of France's livestock sectors by Stuart Lumb for ThePigSite.
Breeding Techniques Have Potential to Lower Incidence of PCVAD
The incidence of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) can be reduced by selecting for 65-day weight along with porcine circovirus (PCV2) viraemia and antibody titres, conclude Jared S. Bates and colleagues. Their experimental work is published...
The incidence of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) can be reduced by selecting for 65-day weight along with porcine circovirus (PCV2) viraemia and antibody titres, conclude Jared S. Bates and colleagues. Their experimental work is published...
Effect of Dam Parity on Growth Performance and Immunity of Weaned Pigs
Growth performance in the nursery may be affected by dam parity. That is the conclusion from work reported by Erin E. Carney and colleagues in their paper published in the 2009 Nebraska Swine Report.
Growth performance in the nursery may be affected by dam parity. That is the conclusion from work reported by Erin E. Carney and colleagues in their paper published in the 2009 Nebraska Swine Report.
