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Pig Industry Articles by Category
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Nutritional Aspects of Sow Longevity
Dale W. Rozeboom from Michigan State University discusses the nutritional aspects of sow longevity in a review published in April 2010.
Dale W. Rozeboom from Michigan State University discusses the nutritional aspects of sow longevity in a review published in April 2010.
Water in Swine Production: a Review of its Significance and Conservation Strategies
A review of the importance of good water quality for pig production and tips on the best water management practices from Martin Nyachoti and Elijah Kiarie of the University of Manitoba in a paper presented at the Manitoba Swine Seminar 2010.
A review of the importance of good water quality for pig production and tips on the best water management practices from Martin Nyachoti and Elijah Kiarie of the University of Manitoba in a paper presented at the Manitoba Swine Seminar 2010.
Emerging Threats Quarterly Report – Pig Diseases – January to March 2011
A report on severe cases of porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2)-associated disease linked with the cessation of PCV2 vaccination is among the main items in the latest quarterly disease report from AHVLA.
A report on severe cases of porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2)-associated disease linked with the cessation of PCV2 vaccination is among the main items in the latest quarterly disease report from AHVLA.
Should the Underlines of Neonatal Gilts be Taped?
A standard operating procedure briefing by Julie Feldpausch and Dale W. Rozeboom, Instructor at Michigan State University, in the latest issue of Pork Quarterly from MSU.
A standard operating procedure briefing by Julie Feldpausch and Dale W. Rozeboom, Instructor at Michigan State University, in the latest issue of Pork Quarterly from MSU.
Livestock Manure and Agricultural By-Products for Biogas
A team of researchers from the Institute for Animal Science and Technology of the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain) has developed a project that combines pig slurry and agricultural by-products to optimise biogas production.
A team of researchers from the Institute for Animal Science and Technology of the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain) has developed a project that combines pig slurry and agricultural by-products to optimise biogas production.
Orego-Stim for the Lactating Sow and its Litter
The benefits of feeding Orego-Stim during lactation on the sow and her litter are reviewed in Technical Bulletin No. 9 from Meriden Animal Health.
The benefits of feeding Orego-Stim during lactation on the sow and her litter are reviewed in Technical Bulletin No. 9 from Meriden Animal Health.
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report - June 2011 [Updated]
The latest quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
The latest quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Polish Breeding Herd and Pig Numbers Fall Sharply (June 2011)
By Chris Harris, Editor-in-Chief of ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in the June 2011 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe...
By Chris Harris, Editor-in-Chief of ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in the June 2011 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe...
Can You Extend the Length of Gestation?
Altrenogest (Matrix) can be used to delay the onset of farrowing if circumstances dictate such a management intervention although it delayed nursing in piglets in litters from gilts, writes Ronald O. Bates, State Swine Specialist at Michigan State University...
Altrenogest (Matrix) can be used to delay the onset of farrowing if circumstances dictate such a management intervention although it delayed nursing in piglets in litters from gilts, writes Ronald O. Bates, State Swine Specialist at Michigan State University...
Bedding Options for the English Pig Industry
The advantages and disadvantages of different straw types and some alternatives are outlined in Knowledge Transfer Bulletin no. 15 from BPEX.
The advantages and disadvantages of different straw types and some alternatives are outlined in Knowledge Transfer Bulletin no. 15 from BPEX.
New Light Shed on PCV2 Genotypes
Researchers in Harbin, China, have shed new light of the porcine circoviruses, which will help future research into the pathogenic strains involved post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (PMWS).
Researchers in Harbin, China, have shed new light of the porcine circoviruses, which will help future research into the pathogenic strains involved post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (PMWS).
OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook 2011-2020
Global commodity prices are expected to fall from their 2010/2011 levels but the markets are also expected to remain volatile, according to a new report from the OECD and FAO prepared for the G20 meeting in Paris this month.
Global commodity prices are expected to fall from their 2010/2011 levels but the markets are also expected to remain volatile, according to a new report from the OECD and FAO prepared for the G20 meeting in Paris this month.
Managing the Farrowing Period for the Sow and the Litter
More focus should be placed on the care and welfare of sows during farrowing and lactation, said John Deen of the University of Minnesota St Paul at the Manitoba Swine Seminar 2010.
More focus should be placed on the care and welfare of sows during farrowing and lactation, said John Deen of the University of Minnesota St Paul at the Manitoba Swine Seminar 2010.
Food Outlook – Global Market Analysis – June 2011
High feed prices and disease outbreaks in Asia limit global pig meat production prospects, according to the latest Food Outlook report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
High feed prices and disease outbreaks in Asia limit global pig meat production prospects, according to the latest Food Outlook report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What is Reactive Nitrogen and Why Should I Care?
Reactive nitrogen in the environment is an emerging issue, according to Gerald May (MSUE Educator in Gratiot Co., Ithaca) and Natalie Rector (MSUE Educator in Calhoun Co., Marshall). They explain why in the latest issue of Pork Quarterly from...
Reactive nitrogen in the environment is an emerging issue, according to Gerald May (MSUE Educator in Gratiot Co., Ithaca) and Natalie Rector (MSUE Educator in Calhoun Co., Marshall). They explain why in the latest issue of Pork Quarterly from...
US Pork Outlook – June 2011
Lower dressed weights are forecast for this year and next, while the estimate for pork exports in 2011 has been increased to 15 per cent above last year's level, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic...
Lower dressed weights are forecast for this year and next, while the estimate for pork exports in 2011 has been increased to 15 per cent above last year's level, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - June 2011
The DAPP in the UK has continued its upward trend in recent weeks, while the average EU price has continued to increase steadily from its low point in January, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy...
The DAPP in the UK has continued its upward trend in recent weeks, while the average EU price has continued to increase steadily from its low point in January, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy...
Antioxidant and Antifungal Properties of Orego-Stim
The antioxidant and antifungal properties of Orego-Stim are described in Technical Bulletin 3 from Meriden Animal Health.
The antioxidant and antifungal properties of Orego-Stim are described in Technical Bulletin 3 from Meriden Animal Health.
Feed Outlook – June 2011
US corn production is still expected to be a record this year but the current forecast is for historically tight global coarse grain stocks, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
US corn production is still expected to be a record this year but the current forecast is for historically tight global coarse grain stocks, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates – June 2011
With many important crop-growing regions affected by flooding or drought, the projections are 'highly tentative', according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
With many important crop-growing regions affected by flooding or drought, the projections are 'highly tentative', according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Sow Housing Options
Sara Willis of DEEDI and Neil Gannon of University of Queensland headed a committee of the Queensland Pig Consultancy Group (QPCG), which organised a Seminar and Trade display on Sow Housing Options for 2017 – Meeting the Challenge.
Sara Willis of DEEDI and Neil Gannon of University of Queensland headed a committee of the Queensland Pig Consultancy Group (QPCG), which organised a Seminar and Trade display on Sow Housing Options for 2017 – Meeting the Challenge.
Air Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A North American Perspective
Academic experts have examined a large amount of data and provide analysis on a wide scope of issues, from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the logistics of manure storage facilities, in this report for the US Council for Agricultural Science and Technology...
Academic experts have examined a large amount of data and provide analysis on a wide scope of issues, from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the logistics of manure storage facilities, in this report for the US Council for Agricultural Science and Technology...
Dietary Linoleic Acid Content Can Predict Carcass Fat Quality
Dietary C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) content was a better predictor of carcass fat iodine value than diet iodine value, according to researchers based at Kansas State University.
Dietary C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) content was a better predictor of carcass fat iodine value than diet iodine value, according to researchers based at Kansas State University.
