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Pig Industry Articles by Category
Displaying Articles 47-69 in Production Management
Pig Industry Articles: Production Management
Farrowing Sows on Pasture
A practical guide to the management, health and feeding of the breeding herd outside from Oklahoma State University. It was written by William G. Luce (extension animal science specialist, swine), Joseph E. Williams (Professor of Agricultural Economics)...
A practical guide to the management, health and feeding of the breeding herd outside from Oklahoma State University. It was written by William G. Luce (extension animal science specialist, swine), Joseph E. Williams (Professor of Agricultural Economics)...
Is There an 'Optimum' Production System?
Michael C. Brumm of Brumm Swine Consultancy Inc. gave this presentation at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Michael C. Brumm of Brumm Swine Consultancy Inc. gave this presentation at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Joint Ill
A useful single-page guide from BPEX to the treatment of joint ill in piglets.
A useful single-page guide from BPEX to the treatment of joint ill in piglets.
Litter Swapping
A practical introduction from BPEX to the swapping of complete litters, rather than cross-fostering individual piglets.
A practical introduction from BPEX to the swapping of complete litters, rather than cross-fostering individual piglets.
Swine Facilities for Production on Pasture
Raymond L. Huhnke, William G. Luce, Joseph E. Williams of the University of Oklahoma published this Fact Sheet in July 2007, offering advice on managing free-range systems for sows, boars and finishing pigs in the state.
Raymond L. Huhnke, William G. Luce, Joseph E. Williams of the University of Oklahoma published this Fact Sheet in July 2007, offering advice on managing free-range systems for sows, boars and finishing pigs in the state.
Effects of Pre-Slaughter Stress on Pork Quality
Jennifer Kitts and C.M. Wood, of the Animal & Poultry Sciences group at Virginia Tech published this summary in the December 2001 edition of Livestock Update. They focus particularly on the condition of PSE meat.
Jennifer Kitts and C.M. Wood, of the Animal & Poultry Sciences group at Virginia Tech published this summary in the December 2001 edition of Livestock Update. They focus particularly on the condition of PSE meat.
Optimum Length of Time for a Boar to be in Stud
There are typically two conflicting perspectives: that of the boar stud and that of the semen customer, commercial pig producer, according to J.S. Fix and colleagues at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Pig Improvement Company. They have developed...
There are typically two conflicting perspectives: that of the boar stud and that of the semen customer, commercial pig producer, according to J.S. Fix and colleagues at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Pig Improvement Company. They have developed...
Improving Efficiency
The National Pig Association (NPA) offers practical suggestions for improving efficiency within your business.
The National Pig Association (NPA) offers practical suggestions for improving efficiency within your business.
Fuel for the Fire: Livestock Inputs and GHG Emissions
The effects of livestock farming on climate change is an ever-expanding issue for the meat industry. At the forefront of consumer concerns is the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Consequently, in a bid to tackle the problem, ongoing research attempts...
The effects of livestock farming on climate change is an ever-expanding issue for the meat industry. At the forefront of consumer concerns is the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Consequently, in a bid to tackle the problem, ongoing research attempts...
Monitoring Sows Bred by Seven Days
There is a reason to consider the use of proportions in more detail and in more applications, write John Deen DVM PhD (Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota) and Sukumarannair S. Anil DVM PhD (Research Asssociate at the University of Min...
There is a reason to consider the use of proportions in more detail and in more applications, write John Deen DVM PhD (Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota) and Sukumarannair S. Anil DVM PhD (Research Asssociate at the University of Min...
Meat Per Tonne of Feed - Become a Convert!
Respected pig consultant, John Gadd, explains why producers should adjust their future thinking to the amount of meat produced per tonne of feed, rather than a simple feed conversion ratio for JSR Genetics.
Respected pig consultant, John Gadd, explains why producers should adjust their future thinking to the amount of meat produced per tonne of feed, rather than a simple feed conversion ratio for JSR Genetics.
NADIS/BPEX Commentary - Vices
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the results of a survey carried out by vets into the vices they come across on finisher pig farms. Tail-biting was the most widespread behavioural problem observed. Its prevalence was not particularly associated...
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the results of a survey carried out by vets into the vices they come across on finisher pig farms. Tail-biting was the most widespread behavioural problem observed. Its prevalence was not particularly associated...
Establishing the Weaned Piglet
Establishing piglets early to reduce pen variation is the key message from the BPEX Knowledge Transfer Farm Case Study 5. Successful changes were adjustments to the feeding regime, the addition of bite drinkers and additional lighting.
Establishing piglets early to reduce pen variation is the key message from the BPEX Knowledge Transfer Farm Case Study 5. Successful changes were adjustments to the feeding regime, the addition of bite drinkers and additional lighting.
Controlling Stillbirth Losses
Hypor offers solutions to this global problem, including tips on management and supervision at farrowing.
Hypor offers solutions to this global problem, including tips on management and supervision at farrowing.
Heavier Pigs Born, Heavier Pigs Weaned
Heavier piglets at birth maintain their weight advantage to weaning and beyond. This article from Alpharma in the series Defining Sow Productivity explains why this is so and highlights ways to achieve it in a publication entitled Birth and...
Heavier piglets at birth maintain their weight advantage to weaning and beyond. This article from Alpharma in the series Defining Sow Productivity explains why this is so and highlights ways to achieve it in a publication entitled Birth and...
Solving Tail-Biting Problems
From Pork Information Gateway. Todd See gives an overview of the environmental, management and nutritional causes of tail-biting.
From Pork Information Gateway. Todd See gives an overview of the environmental, management and nutritional causes of tail-biting.
Defining Sow Productivity: Breeding Issues
This article is a transcript of a teleconference between five pig veterinary specialists organised by Alpharma. The topics covered include seasonal infertility, reducing sow mortality, gilt acclimation, segregation of parity 1 sows, better birth and weaning...
This article is a transcript of a teleconference between five pig veterinary specialists organised by Alpharma. The topics covered include seasonal infertility, reducing sow mortality, gilt acclimation, segregation of parity 1 sows, better birth and weaning...
Defining Sow Productivity: Diseases Contributing to Poor Productivity and Profits
This article is a transcript of a teleconference between five pig veterinary specialists organised by Alpharma. The topics covered include PRRSV and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae; Clostridium perfringens type A; and circovirus (PCV2)-associated...
This article is a transcript of a teleconference between five pig veterinary specialists organised by Alpharma. The topics covered include PRRSV and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae; Clostridium perfringens type A; and circovirus (PCV2)-associated...
Processing Piglets Properly
Improving well-being during piglet processing: time is what matters most, writes Ed Pajor for Pork Information Gateway.
Improving well-being during piglet processing: time is what matters most, writes Ed Pajor for Pork Information Gateway.
Optimise Parity Distribution
From Farms.com. Stephanie Rutten of the University of Minnesota explains the benefits of optimisation-based sow replacement programmes, and how to manage such a strategy.
From Farms.com. Stephanie Rutten of the University of Minnesota explains the benefits of optimisation-based sow replacement programmes, and how to manage such a strategy.
NADIS Pig Health Bulletin - Savaging of Piglets
Mark White, BVSc DPM, recommends ways to minimise the savaging of piglets by gilts and sows in the September 2008 issue of NADIS Health Bulletin.
Mark White, BVSc DPM, recommends ways to minimise the savaging of piglets by gilts and sows in the September 2008 issue of NADIS Health Bulletin.
A Closer Look at US CAFOs and the Data Void
Animal feeding operations in the United States have shot up by 230 per cent in the last twenty years. Larger farms inevitably lead to more waste and possibly, pollution. Whilst trying to measure just how serious the issue has become, the Environmental...
Animal feeding operations in the United States have shot up by 230 per cent in the last twenty years. Larger farms inevitably lead to more waste and possibly, pollution. Whilst trying to measure just how serious the issue has become, the Environmental...
Colostrum: Food for Life
An article from BPEX in the series Action for Productivity. Its targets are to optimise colostrum production by the sow; to make sure that piglets suckle within 6 hours of birth; and to ensure that every piglet gets a fair share of the colostrum...
An article from BPEX in the series Action for Productivity. Its targets are to optimise colostrum production by the sow; to make sure that piglets suckle within 6 hours of birth; and to ensure that every piglet gets a fair share of the colostrum...
