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Pig Industry Articles by Category
Displaying Articles 139-161 in Production Management
Pig Industry Articles: Production Management
Impact of genetic selection on management
By J.A.B. Robinson and M.M. Buhr, University of Guelph - Boars in an artificial insemination centre have been selected for their superior genetic potential, with ‘superior’ being defined as having traits the customer wants transmitted to his herd.
By J.A.B. Robinson and M.M. Buhr, University of Guelph - Boars in an artificial insemination centre have been selected for their superior genetic potential, with ‘superior’ being defined as having traits the customer wants transmitted to his herd.
Semen Extension: A comparison of Methods
By W.E. Morgan Morrow, North Carolina State University - Optimizing procedures for handling semen is an important component of any boar-stud-management program. One procedure that has gained attention is the concept of “pre-extension”, whereby a small...
By W.E. Morgan Morrow, North Carolina State University - Optimizing procedures for handling semen is an important component of any boar-stud-management program. One procedure that has gained attention is the concept of “pre-extension”, whereby a small...
Effects of intermittent lighting on resting behavior by newly weaned piglets
By ST Millman, KC Sheppard, M Madden, A Valliant Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph - This article is taken from the University of Guelph Swine Research Review 2005 report. Piglets are challenged with a number of stressors during...
By ST Millman, KC Sheppard, M Madden, A Valliant Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph - This article is taken from the University of Guelph Swine Research Review 2005 report. Piglets are challenged with a number of stressors during...
Scientific Opinion on “The probability of transmission of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSv) to naive pigs via fresh meat
By the European Food Safety Authority - The EFSA Journal (2005) 239, 1-85. The EU Commission requested the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to assess the risk of transmitting PRRS via fresh pig meat to naive pig populations, which may be exposed...
By the European Food Safety Authority - The EFSA Journal (2005) 239, 1-85. The EU Commission requested the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to assess the risk of transmitting PRRS via fresh pig meat to naive pig populations, which may be exposed...
Reducing variability in weight of pigs at slaughter
By Dr Niamh O'Connell, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland. This article reports on investigations as to whether it is possible to reduce variability in weight at slaughter by using different regrouping regimes.
By Dr Niamh O'Connell, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland. This article reports on investigations as to whether it is possible to reduce variability in weight at slaughter by using different regrouping regimes.
From Sustainability to Sustained Ability
By the National Pig Association - This report is a Strategy for Continuous Professional Development within the Pig Production Industry in England.
By the National Pig Association - This report is a Strategy for Continuous Professional Development within the Pig Production Industry in England.
Increasing Slaughter Weights - Profit or Peril?
By Sandra Edwards, School of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, University of Newcastle - To survive in an increasingly global market for pigmeat, all pig producers need to produce a desirable product at a competitive price. However, the recent BPEX...
By Sandra Edwards, School of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, University of Newcastle - To survive in an increasingly global market for pigmeat, all pig producers need to produce a desirable product at a competitive price. However, the recent BPEX...
Dealing With Variability in the Finishing Barn
By J.F. Patience, H.W. Gonyou and R.T. Zijlstra, and published by the Prairie Swine Center - Variation is becoming an increasingly important topic of discussion in the pork industry. Differences in growth impact the time that is required to empty a pen,...
By J.F. Patience, H.W. Gonyou and R.T. Zijlstra, and published by the Prairie Swine Center - Variation is becoming an increasingly important topic of discussion in the pork industry. Differences in growth impact the time that is required to empty a pen,...
Tips for Improving Returns
By D.L. Whittington and J.F. Patience and published by the Prairie Swine Center - Lowering your cost of production and increasing revenues is more than just good business; for many producers this is the key to surviving the current market situation. Ideally,...
By D.L. Whittington and J.F. Patience and published by the Prairie Swine Center - Lowering your cost of production and increasing revenues is more than just good business; for many producers this is the key to surviving the current market situation. Ideally,...
Water: Optimizing performance while reducing waste
By Glen Almond, NCSU Swine Extension - Due to the relative abundance of water and its “low price”, there previously was little demand for research on the role of water and water delivery systems in US pork production, and specifically with applications...
By Glen Almond, NCSU Swine Extension - Due to the relative abundance of water and its “low price”, there previously was little demand for research on the role of water and water delivery systems in US pork production, and specifically with applications...
Military case study aims to make meat more competitive
By the Food Chain Centre - Providing 3 meals a day for the RAF on a budget of £1.80 per person requires tight cost control and slick logistics. The budget, referred to as the ‘Daily Messing Rate’, hinges on the cost of the main ingredients, especially...
By the Food Chain Centre - Providing 3 meals a day for the RAF on a budget of £1.80 per person requires tight cost control and slick logistics. The budget, referred to as the ‘Daily Messing Rate’, hinges on the cost of the main ingredients, especially...
Do We Need Large-Scale Confinement Animal Feeding Operations?
By John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO - This paper was presented at Food and Society Networking Conference, panel on Revitalizing Non-Confinement Raised Meats, sponsored by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Olympic Valley,...
By John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO - This paper was presented at Food and Society Networking Conference, panel on Revitalizing Non-Confinement Raised Meats, sponsored by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Olympic Valley,...
Stretching farrow-to-finish to encompass the 'Danish way'
Don Stoneman, Better Pork Magazine visits the Bloxsidges of Holbrook to review their success in adopting some of the techniques pioneered by Danish producer Henrik Jensen. But they are finding that the idea of weaning a gilt of her piglets and replacing...
Don Stoneman, Better Pork Magazine visits the Bloxsidges of Holbrook to review their success in adopting some of the techniques pioneered by Danish producer Henrik Jensen. But they are finding that the idea of weaning a gilt of her piglets and replacing...
Breaking through the 30-weaned-pig-per-year plateau
By Don Stoneman, Better Pork Magazine - Danish farmer Henrik Jensen has succeeded in producing 30-plus pigs per sow per year by carefully applied breeding strategies combined with clearly defined management routines, a well-trained and proficient staff...
By Don Stoneman, Better Pork Magazine - Danish farmer Henrik Jensen has succeeded in producing 30-plus pigs per sow per year by carefully applied breeding strategies combined with clearly defined management routines, a well-trained and proficient staff...
Impact of genetic selection on management of boar replacement
By J.A.B. Robinson, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph and M. Buhr, Corresponding author. This paper briefly reviews current optimum genetic selection procedures and how an AI stud can best manage their selection program; looks...
By J.A.B. Robinson, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph and M. Buhr, Corresponding author. This paper briefly reviews current optimum genetic selection procedures and how an AI stud can best manage their selection program; looks...
Stressful Handling of Pigs
By Harold W. Gonyou and published by the Prairie Swine Center - 'Downer’ pigs are a problem for both packers and producers. Levels of downer pigs arriving at various U.S. packing plants are typically reported at 0.25 to 0.75 %; however, levels as...
By Harold W. Gonyou and published by the Prairie Swine Center - 'Downer’ pigs are a problem for both packers and producers. Levels of downer pigs arriving at various U.S. packing plants are typically reported at 0.25 to 0.75 %; however, levels as...
Effects of Disease on Pig Performance – A Review
By Pete Bown BVMS FRCVS and Ann Davis BVMS MRCVS, George Veterinary Group, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
By Pete Bown BVMS FRCVS and Ann Davis BVMS MRCVS, George Veterinary Group, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
AlphamuneTM G trial delivers improved performance, financial benefits
By Alpharma Animal Health - The results of this trial using feed supplemented with Alphamune G showed not only an improvement in performance and a reduced need for interventions, but also financial benefits, when compared to untreated controls.
By Alpharma Animal Health - The results of this trial using feed supplemented with Alphamune G showed not only an improvement in performance and a reduced need for interventions, but also financial benefits, when compared to untreated controls.
Castration in Pigs, implications of Boar taint in pork
By FAI Farms - Castration in pigs is not widely practiced in the UK and is prohibited under current Assured British Pigs Farm Assurance Standards. It is however standard practice in other parts of the EU and outside the EU.
By FAI Farms - Castration in pigs is not widely practiced in the UK and is prohibited under current Assured British Pigs Farm Assurance Standards. It is however standard practice in other parts of the EU and outside the EU.
Water as a Predictor of Tomorrow’s Pig Performance
By Dr. Mike Brumm, Extension Swine Specialist University of Nebraska - With the advent of all-in/all-out pig flows, the swine industry has made great progress at determining overall performance and cost of this performance for nursery, finisher, and wean-to-finish...
By Dr. Mike Brumm, Extension Swine Specialist University of Nebraska - With the advent of all-in/all-out pig flows, the swine industry has made great progress at determining overall performance and cost of this performance for nursery, finisher, and wean-to-finish...
United Kingdom Pig Survey - 2004
By Defra - This release gives provisional estimates of pig numbers in the United Kingdom derived from the June 2004 Agricultural and Horticultural Censuses run by the UK agricultural departments. Comparative figures for June 2002 and June 2003 are also...
By Defra - This release gives provisional estimates of pig numbers in the United Kingdom derived from the June 2004 Agricultural and Horticultural Censuses run by the UK agricultural departments. Comparative figures for June 2002 and June 2003 are also...
Managing Large Group Grow-Finish Pigs
By Banff Pork - This report contains 3 articles taken from the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 Proceedings concerning management of grow-finish pigs.
By Banff Pork - This report contains 3 articles taken from the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 Proceedings concerning management of grow-finish pigs.
Manipulating Meat Quality with Diet
This report contains introductions to 3 articles presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 Proceedings on the topic of producing pigs that yield pork that consistently meets market demands.
This report contains introductions to 3 articles presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 Proceedings on the topic of producing pigs that yield pork that consistently meets market demands.
