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Foot and Mouth Disease: Novel Technologies Improve Detection and Control
Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service are using infra-red technology to identify cattle infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus. The same group has developed the world's first molecular-based FMD vaccine, which has been effective...
Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service are using infra-red technology to identify cattle infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus. The same group has developed the world's first molecular-based FMD vaccine, which has been effective...
Scientific Assessment of the Welfare of Dry Sows Kept in Individual Accommodations
The authors of the latest CAST report into alternative sow housing systems warn that there is a danger of regulation moving ahead of the science. Jackie Linden draws together the main highlights of the report for ThePigSite.
The authors of the latest CAST report into alternative sow housing systems warn that there is a danger of regulation moving ahead of the science. Jackie Linden draws together the main highlights of the report for ThePigSite.
Arcobacter: Genome of Foodborne Pathogen Exposed
Mapping of the genome of Arcobacter butzleri by scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service is a first step in control of this foodborne pathogen. Previously thought to be a member of the Campylobacter family, it has been found in farm...
Mapping of the genome of Arcobacter butzleri by scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service is a first step in control of this foodborne pathogen. Previously thought to be a member of the Campylobacter family, it has been found in farm...
Food Safety Crisis 101: Maple Leaf's Keys to Restoring Confidence
It was arguably the largest food recall in Canada's history. So, what did Maple Leaf Foods Inc. learn from the listeriosis crisis? Rory McAlpine of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. shared his company's experiences with delegates at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009.
It was arguably the largest food recall in Canada's history. So, what did Maple Leaf Foods Inc. learn from the listeriosis crisis? Rory McAlpine of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. shared his company's experiences with delegates at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - April 2009
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Swine Dysentery Eradication – Medication Programmes
Now is the time to start eliminating swine dysentery, writes veterinarian, David Burch.
Now is the time to start eliminating swine dysentery, writes veterinarian, David Burch.
Net Energy Content of Canola Meal and Full-Fat Canola Seeds for Swine
Inclusion rates up to 22 per cent canola meal and 15 per cent full-fat canola seeds in rations had no detrimental effects on the performance of growing pigs, according to research carried out by Carlos A. Montoya, Kathryn Neufeld, Pam Kish and Pascal...
Inclusion rates up to 22 per cent canola meal and 15 per cent full-fat canola seeds in rations had no detrimental effects on the performance of growing pigs, according to research carried out by Carlos A. Montoya, Kathryn Neufeld, Pam Kish and Pascal...
Pig Meat Export Bulletin - April 2009
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) April Export Bulletin reports that Norwegian pork production is on the rise, while Russia's pork consumption is forecast to fall in 2009.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) April Export Bulletin reports that Norwegian pork production is on the rise, while Russia's pork consumption is forecast to fall in 2009.
US Breeding Herd Tumbles (April 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in April 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in April 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
If My Business Was a Pig Farm...
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College in London posed this question as the title of his presentation at the first National Knowledge Transfer Event organised in the UK by BPEX. Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite, reports on the views of the Emeritus...
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College in London posed this question as the title of his presentation at the first National Knowledge Transfer Event organised in the UK by BPEX. Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite, reports on the views of the Emeritus...
Fuel for Cars and Leftovers for Livestock
Biofuel research is not just a matter of finding the right type of biomass — maize soybean oil or other material — and converting it into fuel. Scientists must also find environmentally and economically sound uses for the co-products from biofuel production,...
Biofuel research is not just a matter of finding the right type of biomass — maize soybean oil or other material — and converting it into fuel. Scientists must also find environmentally and economically sound uses for the co-products from biofuel production,...
There's More to Nursery Feeding than Diet Formulation
Steve Dritz, Mike Tokach, Joel DeRouchey, Bob Goodband and Jim Nelssen of Kansas State University describe common challenges that we encounter for feeding early-weaned pigs, and how to meet those challenges.
Steve Dritz, Mike Tokach, Joel DeRouchey, Bob Goodband and Jim Nelssen of Kansas State University describe common challenges that we encounter for feeding early-weaned pigs, and how to meet those challenges.
Be Careful with Oxytocin Use in Sows
S.K. Linneen, J.M. Benz, S.S. Dritz, J.M. DeRouchey, R.D. Goodband and M.D. Tokach of Kansas State University explain how best to use oxytocin for sows in order to decrease farrowing time and birth interval as an aid to prevent stillbirths.
S.K. Linneen, J.M. Benz, S.S. Dritz, J.M. DeRouchey, R.D. Goodband and M.D. Tokach of Kansas State University explain how best to use oxytocin for sows in order to decrease farrowing time and birth interval as an aid to prevent stillbirths.
USDA Livestock and Products Annual and Semi-Annual Reports 2009
This provides links to the latest poultry industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual Reports for 2009. Within each article listed is a link to the full report, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our...
This provides links to the latest poultry industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual Reports for 2009. Within each article listed is a link to the full report, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our...
Changing from Sow Gestation Crates to Pens: Problem or Opportunity?
The industry must develop a proactive approach of research and implementation of findings to get ahead of criticism and to take advantage of market forces that care about farm animal welfare, according to John J. McGlone of Texas Tech University and...
The industry must develop a proactive approach of research and implementation of findings to get ahead of criticism and to take advantage of market forces that care about farm animal welfare, according to John J. McGlone of Texas Tech University and...
Change for Success
This article is a collection of the presentations at Change for Success, the first national Knowledge Transfer event held by BPEX at Stamford in the UK on 18 March 2009.
This article is a collection of the presentations at Change for Success, the first national Knowledge Transfer event held by BPEX at Stamford in the UK on 18 March 2009.
Water Supply
Water is essential for nearly all body functions, and even minor dehydration can result in reduced feed intake, lower daily gain, poorer feed conversion, reduced milk production and lower weaning weights. When performance problems are being investigated...
Water is essential for nearly all body functions, and even minor dehydration can result in reduced feed intake, lower daily gain, poorer feed conversion, reduced milk production and lower weaning weights. When performance problems are being investigated...
Ventilation
Managing fully controlled and automatically controlled natural ventilation (ACNV) systems is the focus this publication - number 21 in the series Action for Productivity from BPEX.
Managing fully controlled and automatically controlled natural ventilation (ACNV) systems is the focus this publication - number 21 in the series Action for Productivity from BPEX.
Health and Performance Improvements of Pigs Treated with DRAXXIN® (tulathromycin) Injectable Solution for Swine Respiratory Disease Under Field Conditions
Thayer C. Hoover, DVM from Pfizer Animal Health reviews the literature on the efficacy of Draxxin against swine respiratory disease and the positive effects of the product of pig performance.
Thayer C. Hoover, DVM from Pfizer Animal Health reviews the literature on the efficacy of Draxxin against swine respiratory disease and the positive effects of the product of pig performance.
UK Pig Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report - October-December 2008
The latest report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) highlights a downturn in the incidence of PMWS but increased incidence of swine dysentery in East Anglia and PRRS continue to be of concern. There have been no outbreaks of Notifiable Diseases...
The latest report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) highlights a downturn in the incidence of PMWS but increased incidence of swine dysentery in East Anglia and PRRS continue to be of concern. There have been no outbreaks of Notifiable Diseases...
Maple Leaf's Lessons from the Listeriosis Crisis
"Do the right thing," an official from Canada's Maple Leaf Foods advised the audience at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009, describing the best response of a processor to a food contamination crisis.
"Do the right thing," an official from Canada's Maple Leaf Foods advised the audience at the Banff Pork Seminar 2009, describing the best response of a processor to a food contamination crisis.
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report - March 2009 [Updated]
This quarter's quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
This quarter's quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Annual Pig Meat Industry Survey - 2009
Overall, a survey of over one hundred pig industry stakeholders in the UK conducted by BPEX in January 2009 gave rather more optimistic views than in similar results in 2007 and 2008. The industry was generally slightly more confident than last year but...
Overall, a survey of over one hundred pig industry stakeholders in the UK conducted by BPEX in January 2009 gave rather more optimistic views than in similar results in 2007 and 2008. The industry was generally slightly more confident than last year but...
