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Feeder Management – Fine Tuning Your Feeders
Research from Kansas State University suggests that optimum feeder gap setting may differ with growth phase, according to Doug Richards, Swine Grower-Finisher Specialist with OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of...
Research from Kansas State University suggests that optimum feeder gap setting may differ with growth phase, according to Doug Richards, Swine Grower-Finisher Specialist with OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of...
Shoulder Sores
The causes, treatment and prevention of shoulder sores in sows are set out in Knowledge Transfer Bulletin No. 17 from BPEX.
The causes, treatment and prevention of shoulder sores in sows are set out in Knowledge Transfer Bulletin No. 17 from BPEX.
US Pork Outlook – August 2011
High feed prices will curb production next year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service in its Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for August 2011.
High feed prices will curb production next year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service in its Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for August 2011.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - August 2011
The DAPP in the UK continued its recent upward trend in June but then fell back again during July, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group in his latest explanation of the trends in the...
The DAPP in the UK continued its recent upward trend in June but then fell back again during July, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group in his latest explanation of the trends in the...
Feed Outlook – August 2011
Lower projected yields have reduced global production prospects, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Lower projected yields have reduced global production prospects, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
BPEX Export Bulletin - August 2011: Week 33
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for August 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for August 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates – August 2011
Meat and poultry supplies are expected to remain stable while corn, wheat and oilseed supplies this month are forecast to be down, according to the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Meat and poultry supplies are expected to remain stable while corn, wheat and oilseed supplies this month are forecast to be down, according to the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Keeping Pigs and People Cool
With the scorching temperatures affecting much of the country this summer, pork producers are reminded by the US National Pork Board to take extra precautions to ensure the best possible care and well-being for their animals and employees.
With the scorching temperatures affecting much of the country this summer, pork producers are reminded by the US National Pork Board to take extra precautions to ensure the best possible care and well-being for their animals and employees.
Reproductive Records
Advice on interpreting sow records from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist with OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture.
Advice on interpreting sow records from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist with OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture.
Danish Pig Research Centre: Annual Report 2010: Economy
The productivity of pig production in Denmark in 2009 is outlined in the latest annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre.
The productivity of pig production in Denmark in 2009 is outlined in the latest annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre.
Dynamic Distribution and Tissue Tropism of Classical Swine Fever Virus
The virus causing classical swine fever (CSF) was likely to reproduce in blood, lymphoid tissue, pancreas and the ileum, according to scientists based in Beijing, who studied the course of infection in experimentally infected pigs.
The virus causing classical swine fever (CSF) was likely to reproduce in blood, lymphoid tissue, pancreas and the ileum, according to scientists based in Beijing, who studied the course of infection in experimentally infected pigs.
Effect of Local Anaesthesia and/or Analgesia on Pain Responses Induced by Piglet Castration
Researchers in Sweden found that lidocaine reduced pain in male piglets during castration and that meloxicam reduced pain after castration.
Researchers in Sweden found that lidocaine reduced pain in male piglets during castration and that meloxicam reduced pain after castration.
Orego-Stim for Suckling (Pre-Starter) Piglets
Orego-Stim helps to improve palatability and therefore encourages the piglets to eat solid food while at the same time keeping the gut clean and preventing/controlling diarrhoea, according to Technical Bulletin 19 from Meriden Animal Health.
Orego-Stim helps to improve palatability and therefore encourages the piglets to eat solid food while at the same time keeping the gut clean and preventing/controlling diarrhoea, according to Technical Bulletin 19 from Meriden Animal Health.
London Swine Conference 2011
The London Swine Conference 2010 was held in London, Ontario, Canada on 30-31 March 2011. The theme of the meeting was Exploring the Future.
The London Swine Conference 2010 was held in London, Ontario, Canada on 30-31 March 2011. The theme of the meeting was Exploring the Future.
Controlling Price Volatility in Food
Concerns over volatility in the food and agriculture market stem from fears over price rises and behind this, fears over food security, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Concerns over volatility in the food and agriculture market stem from fears over price rises and behind this, fears over food security, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Seasonality in Pigs
A summary of the findings to date from a research project carried out by the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds, published by BPEX in its series, Research into Action, number 10.
A summary of the findings to date from a research project carried out by the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds, published by BPEX in its series, Research into Action, number 10.
Indications and Patterns of Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Danish Pig Production
Antimicrobial usage increased significantly between 2002 and 2008 in all classes of Danish pigs, and most were administered to treat gastrointestinal infections, especially in weaners, according to a recently published study.
Antimicrobial usage increased significantly between 2002 and 2008 in all classes of Danish pigs, and most were administered to treat gastrointestinal infections, especially in weaners, according to a recently published study.
Farm Level Risk Factors Associated with Severity of PMWS
Environmental and management factors were found to be related to post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) severity and pathogens other than porcine circovirus (PCV) are possible co-factors, according to researchers at the UK's Royal Veterinary...
Environmental and management factors were found to be related to post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) severity and pathogens other than porcine circovirus (PCV) are possible co-factors, according to researchers at the UK's Royal Veterinary...
Probiotics Influence F4 (K88)-Positive Enterotoxigenic E. coli Attachment and Intestinal Cytokine Expression in Weaned Pigs
One of the probiotics tested modulated intestinal immune functions and influenced host interaction with ETEC F4 and so could be a complementary approach to consider in strategies to improve intestinal health and reduce the use of antibiotics in weaner...
One of the probiotics tested modulated intestinal immune functions and influenced host interaction with ETEC F4 and so could be a complementary approach to consider in strategies to improve intestinal health and reduce the use of antibiotics in weaner...
Mycotoxin Risk Management and the Successful Use of Enzyme-Producing Microorganisms
Mycotoxin risk management tool involves both the elimination of mycotoxins by adsorptive materials, and the conversion of their toxic structures into non-toxic, harmless metabolites, according to Inês Rodrigues, Technical Manager for Biomin Holding.
Mycotoxin risk management tool involves both the elimination of mycotoxins by adsorptive materials, and the conversion of their toxic structures into non-toxic, harmless metabolites, according to Inês Rodrigues, Technical Manager for Biomin Holding.
Feed Management to Raise Swine and Protect the Environment
Today's producers must keep water and air in mind as often as they do pigs, sows and profit margins, write University of Michigan's Dale W. Rozeboom, associate professor of animal science, and Gretchen M. Hill, professor of animal science.
Today's producers must keep water and air in mind as often as they do pigs, sows and profit margins, write University of Michigan's Dale W. Rozeboom, associate professor of animal science, and Gretchen M. Hill, professor of animal science.
EU Pig Meat Production – 2010
According to Eurostat, pig meat production in the EU-27 was just over 22.0 million tonnes last year – 3.5 per cent more than 2009. Most countries – and all of the top 12 pig meat-producing countries – registered increases in 2010 over the previous...
According to Eurostat, pig meat production in the EU-27 was just over 22.0 million tonnes last year – 3.5 per cent more than 2009. Most countries – and all of the top 12 pig meat-producing countries – registered increases in 2010 over the previous...
EU Pig Populations – 2010
The latest update for the EU pig population from Eurostat reveals an estimated fall of 925,000 animals or 0.6 per cent from the previous year to bring the EU total to just under 149.5 million pigs in 2010. Jackie Linden, senior editor, highlights the...
The latest update for the EU pig population from Eurostat reveals an estimated fall of 925,000 animals or 0.6 per cent from the previous year to bring the EU total to just under 149.5 million pigs in 2010. Jackie Linden, senior editor, highlights the...
