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World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - June 2009
Total US meat production for 2009 and 2010 is reduced from last month as higher forecast feed prices are expected to reduce prospects in the pork and broiler sectors, according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, produced by the USDA's...
Total US meat production for 2009 and 2010 is reduced from last month as higher forecast feed prices are expected to reduce prospects in the pork and broiler sectors, according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, produced by the USDA's...
Digestive System of the Pig: Anatomy and Function
An overview of the pig's digestive system - mouth, stomach, small and large intestines by Joel DeRouchey and colleagues at Kansas State University's Applied Swine Nutrition Team, presented at the Swine Profitability Conference 2009.
An overview of the pig's digestive system - mouth, stomach, small and large intestines by Joel DeRouchey and colleagues at Kansas State University's Applied Swine Nutrition Team, presented at the Swine Profitability Conference 2009.
UK Pig Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report: January - March 2009
The latest report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) highlights that swine dysentery continues to cause concern, while the incidence of pneumonia has declined. There have been no outbreaks of Notifiable Diseases or zoonoses associated with...
The latest report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) highlights that swine dysentery continues to cause concern, while the incidence of pneumonia has declined. There have been no outbreaks of Notifiable Diseases or zoonoses associated with...
Excess Dietary Crude Protein from Soybean or DDGS in Diets for Finishing Pigs
Finisher diets with 40 per cent dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) decreased growth performance and economically important carcass measurements but the effects were not caused by the high level of crude protein in the diet. These were the conclusions...
Finisher diets with 40 per cent dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) decreased growth performance and economically important carcass measurements but the effects were not caused by the high level of crude protein in the diet. These were the conclusions...
Teething in Baby Pigs
Researchers from the University of Guelph and Iowa State University have studied the eruption of the deciduous teeth of piglets up to 27 days of age, and how teething affects their feeding behaviour. A.L. Tucker and colleagues presented their paper at...
Researchers from the University of Guelph and Iowa State University have studied the eruption of the deciduous teeth of piglets up to 27 days of age, and how teething affects their feeding behaviour. A.L. Tucker and colleagues presented their paper at...
Swine Dysentery
Swine dysentery is one of the most economically damaging diseases a farm can experience in terms of medication, mortality, non-marketable pigs and extra feed costs. BPEX offers tips on the control of this costly disease in its Action for Productivity...
Swine dysentery is one of the most economically damaging diseases a farm can experience in terms of medication, mortality, non-marketable pigs and extra feed costs. BPEX offers tips on the control of this costly disease in its Action for Productivity...
Functional Underline Sections Affect Pig Weight at Weaning
The term 'functional underline' refers to a teat and its associated section of the mammary gland. This report in the June issue of North Carolina State Extension Swine News was submitted by Justin Fix and Todd See, and describes an experiment...
The term 'functional underline' refers to a teat and its associated section of the mammary gland. This report in the June issue of North Carolina State Extension Swine News was submitted by Justin Fix and Todd See, and describes an experiment...
Advantages of Organic Acids for Feed and Feed Raw Materials
Prevention of disease transmission and enhancement of growth and feed efficiency are critical factors in modern animal production (Mroz, 2005). When pathogenic bacteria contaminate feed, it becomes a potential route of transmission of disease to animal...
Prevention of disease transmission and enhancement of growth and feed efficiency are critical factors in modern animal production (Mroz, 2005). When pathogenic bacteria contaminate feed, it becomes a potential route of transmission of disease to animal...
Feeding and Feeder Management: Influences on Feed Efficiency
Feeder type can dramatically influence daily gain, and feeder adjustment affects both feed efficiency and growth rate, according to Bob Goodband and colleagues of Kansas State University's Applied Swine Nutrition Team. They presented this paper at the...
Feeder type can dramatically influence daily gain, and feeder adjustment affects both feed efficiency and growth rate, according to Bob Goodband and colleagues of Kansas State University's Applied Swine Nutrition Team. They presented this paper at the...
Use of Infrared Thermography for Early Detection of Disease
These findings are an important first step in the development of a cost-effective system for detecting diseases such as Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, according to R. Friendship, Z. Poljak, and K. McIntosh of Ontario Veterinary College. They...
These findings are an important first step in the development of a cost-effective system for detecting diseases such as Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, according to R. Friendship, Z. Poljak, and K. McIntosh of Ontario Veterinary College. They...
Swine Profitability Conference 2009
Proceedings of the 2009 Swine Profitability Conference 2009, held at Kansas State University on 3 February 2009.
Proceedings of the 2009 Swine Profitability Conference 2009, held at Kansas State University on 3 February 2009.
Feeding Working Boars on a Commercial AI Stud
AI boars can be fed to a set feeding level to achieve targeted weight gains to influence longevity without affecting semen production and quality, reported R.C. Sulabo of the College of Veterinary Medicine of Kansas State University at Kansas Swine Day...
AI boars can be fed to a set feeding level to achieve targeted weight gains to influence longevity without affecting semen production and quality, reported R.C. Sulabo of the College of Veterinary Medicine of Kansas State University at Kansas Swine Day...
Improve Your Marketing Return
This factsheet will help you review your contract, taking into account your location, pig production system and current grading. It is number 22 in the series Action for Productivity from BPEX.
This factsheet will help you review your contract, taking into account your location, pig production system and current grading. It is number 22 in the series Action for Productivity from BPEX.
National Swine Influenza Surveillance
John A. Korslund and Ellen Kasari, both DVMs at the USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services, explain the current situation with swine influenza virus (SIV), as well as the operation and value of the surveillance programme in the US. The article was published in...
John A. Korslund and Ellen Kasari, both DVMs at the USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services, explain the current situation with swine influenza virus (SIV), as well as the operation and value of the surveillance programme in the US. The article was published in...
Field Experiences with Air Filtration: Results and Costs
Air filtration systems have been in place for over three years, in a wide variety of farms, and are valuable in reducing the risks of PRRS, according to Darwin L. Reicks, DVM, of the Swine Vet Center in St Peter, Minnesota. His article was in the January...
Air filtration systems have been in place for over three years, in a wide variety of farms, and are valuable in reducing the risks of PRRS, according to Darwin L. Reicks, DVM, of the Swine Vet Center in St Peter, Minnesota. His article was in the January...
Piglet Birth Weight Affects Future Growth, Composition and Mortality
Evidence that pigs with low birth weights grow slower, are fatter and are more likely to die before weaning, write Justin Fix and Todd See in the February 2009 issue of North Carolina State's Swine News.
Evidence that pigs with low birth weights grow slower, are fatter and are more likely to die before weaning, write Justin Fix and Todd See in the February 2009 issue of North Carolina State's Swine News.
Glycerol Has Potential Applications in Swine Diets
Supplementation of glycerol to corn-soybean-meal-based finisher diets improved flowability, production efficiency, and pellet durability. For starter and weaned pigs, performance was improved by the addition of five or 10 per cent glycerol. The results...
Supplementation of glycerol to corn-soybean-meal-based finisher diets improved flowability, production efficiency, and pellet durability. For starter and weaned pigs, performance was improved by the addition of five or 10 per cent glycerol. The results...
Alternatives to Antibiotics in Feed for Swine
A review of the potential and use of prebiotics, probiotics, bacteriophages and bacteriocins in feeds for pigs by Chad Stahl. Published in the April 2009 issue of North Carolina State's Swine News.
A review of the potential and use of prebiotics, probiotics, bacteriophages and bacteriocins in feeds for pigs by Chad Stahl. Published in the April 2009 issue of North Carolina State's Swine News.
Action for Productivity
A series of guides on practical topics from BPEX.
A series of guides on practical topics from BPEX.
Milk & Meat in Our Diet: Good or Bad for Health & Wealth?
Professor Ian Givens of the University of Reading outlined the evidence concerning the health benefits (and otherwise) of animal products in the human diet in the 21st century at this year's meeting of the British Society of Animal Science. Jackie Linden...
Professor Ian Givens of the University of Reading outlined the evidence concerning the health benefits (and otherwise) of animal products in the human diet in the 21st century at this year's meeting of the British Society of Animal Science. Jackie Linden...
Animal Antibiotics, Resistance and Human Health
Antibiotics are a vital component to rearing healthy livestock, but many researchers argue that mismanaged use is having a detrimental effect on the industry, writes Adam Anson for ThePigSite.
Antibiotics are a vital component to rearing healthy livestock, but many researchers argue that mismanaged use is having a detrimental effect on the industry, writes Adam Anson for ThePigSite.
Lameness as a Welfare Concern
This paper was presented by John Deen of the College of Veterinary Medicine in the University of Minnesota at the 28th Centralia Swine Research Update. He discusses the seriousness of lameness in sow herds and how lame sows are more likely to be culled....
This paper was presented by John Deen of the College of Veterinary Medicine in the University of Minnesota at the 28th Centralia Swine Research Update. He discusses the seriousness of lameness in sow herds and how lame sows are more likely to be culled....
The Best Invest
Future efficiency, expansion and success all relate directly to investment. In simple terms, the more you put in, the more you get out. In order to remain competitive, UK pig producers need to channel their investments. Glenn Dames, Managing Director...
Future efficiency, expansion and success all relate directly to investment. In simple terms, the more you put in, the more you get out. In order to remain competitive, UK pig producers need to channel their investments. Glenn Dames, Managing Director...
