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Biosecurity Pays Dividends
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," explains Dave van Whellingham (Sheriden Hueser Provis, Steinbach, Manitoba). "That is the essence of biosecurity." He is writing for Prairie Swine Centre. Outlining the process of cleaning and disinfection...
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," explains Dave van Whellingham (Sheriden Hueser Provis, Steinbach, Manitoba). "That is the essence of biosecurity." He is writing for Prairie Swine Centre. Outlining the process of cleaning and disinfection...
Use of US DDGS in Practical Swine Diet Formulations
Professor J. Shurson and J. Pomerenke presented this overview at the International Distillers Grains Conference in Indianapolis in October 2008. They describe how to formulate practical diets for pigs using corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS)....
Professor J. Shurson and J. Pomerenke presented this overview at the International Distillers Grains Conference in Indianapolis in October 2008. They describe how to formulate practical diets for pigs using corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS)....
Pig Health Management in a Down Market
Health management needs a radical re-think and must be even more closely monitored when the market is tough, writes Ed Barrie, sow and weaner pig specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Health management needs a radical re-think and must be even more closely monitored when the market is tough, writes Ed Barrie, sow and weaner pig specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
People's Republic of China - Livestock and Products Semi-Annual Report - 2009
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Beijing forecasts China's pork production will continue rising in 2009 to 48.8 million tonnes. Higher pork production and lower prices will reduce 2009 pork imports by nearly half to 300,000...
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Beijing forecasts China's pork production will continue rising in 2009 to 48.8 million tonnes. Higher pork production and lower prices will reduce 2009 pork imports by nearly half to 300,000...
Russian Federation - Livestock and Products - Livestock Semi-Annual Report - 2009
Pork production is expected to increase 4 per cent in 2009, due in most part to large investments in swine production in 2007-08, higher reproductive yields and government measures to curb imports. The pig crop is expected to increase by 4.3 per cent...
Pork production is expected to increase 4 per cent in 2009, due in most part to large investments in swine production in 2007-08, higher reproductive yields and government measures to curb imports. The pig crop is expected to increase by 4.3 per cent...
US Feed Outlook - March 2009
More US corn was used this month because of increased blending of ethanol into both reformulated and regular gasoline, says the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.
More US corn was used this month because of increased blending of ethanol into both reformulated and regular gasoline, says the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.
Sow Feed Additives on the Market: Are They Worth it?
Drs Joel DeRouchey, Mike Tokach, Steve Dritz, Bob Goodband and Jim Nelssen of Kansas State University give an expert opinion on organic acids and a range of nutrients in diets for sows in a review published in 2005.
Drs Joel DeRouchey, Mike Tokach, Steve Dritz, Bob Goodband and Jim Nelssen of Kansas State University give an expert opinion on organic acids and a range of nutrients in diets for sows in a review published in 2005.
Improving Piglet Survival Through Breeding
Analysis of the records of separate sire and dam lines of one breed has shown up genetic links between piglet survival, litter size and production traits, offering the hope of improving survival through breeding. The results were presented by Dagmar Kapell...
Analysis of the records of separate sire and dam lines of one breed has shown up genetic links between piglet survival, litter size and production traits, offering the hope of improving survival through breeding. The results were presented by Dagmar Kapell...
Feed and Water Intake Checklist
Checklists for maximising feed intake and optimising water intake have been prepared by Katie Carr for the Prairie Swine Centre.
Checklists for maximising feed intake and optimising water intake have been prepared by Katie Carr for the Prairie Swine Centre.
Quality Control of Extended Boar Semen
Dr Mario Baracaldo, DVM, and Jim Ward of Minitube Canada explained how boar studs monitor the extended semen doses produced and delivered to their customers at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Dr Mario Baracaldo, DVM, and Jim Ward of Minitube Canada explained how boar studs monitor the extended semen doses produced and delivered to their customers at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Use of Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) in Swine Diets
DDGS can be fed at levels up to 30 per cent of the diet for growing pigs over 7kg, and up to 50 per cent in the feed for pregnant sows, acccording to Professor J. Shurson of the University of Minnesota and co-workers. They reveiewed the topic at the Allen...
DDGS can be fed at levels up to 30 per cent of the diet for growing pigs over 7kg, and up to 50 per cent in the feed for pregnant sows, acccording to Professor J. Shurson of the University of Minnesota and co-workers. They reveiewed the topic at the Allen...
Evidence of Airborne Transmission of PRRSV and Mycoplasma
This is the first evidence of long-distance airborne transmission of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, writes Janet Alsop of the veterinary disease prevention department at the Ontario Ministry...
This is the first evidence of long-distance airborne transmission of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, writes Janet Alsop of the veterinary disease prevention department at the Ontario Ministry...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - March 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.
Republic of Korea - Livestock and Products - Semi-Annual 2009
In 2009, total pork imports by five per cent due to the economic situation and the depreciation of the Korean won against strong US dollar, according to this GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. US pork imports will fall slightly this...
In 2009, total pork imports by five per cent due to the economic situation and the depreciation of the Korean won against strong US dollar, according to this GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. US pork imports will fall slightly this...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - March 2009
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month as a slight increase in red meat output is more than offset by lower poultry production, says a USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for March 2009.
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month as a slight increase in red meat output is more than offset by lower poultry production, says a USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for March 2009.
Investigation of Boar Taint Moves Ahead
A recent study has shed more light on how the boar taint compounds, skatole and androstenone, affect the odour of pig fat. The work was presented by Claudia Richards at a special event prior to the latest JSR Technical Conference, and reported here by...
A recent study has shed more light on how the boar taint compounds, skatole and androstenone, affect the odour of pig fat. The work was presented by Claudia Richards at a special event prior to the latest JSR Technical Conference, and reported here by...
RRR and Biomin pHD
From a thorough grooming of gilts, made of early introduction, quarantine, acclimatation, and feeding, to practical fertility matter, that is made of several factors : boar, insemination management, season, environment, nutrition, health.
From a thorough grooming of gilts, made of early introduction, quarantine, acclimatation, and feeding, to practical fertility matter, that is made of several factors : boar, insemination management, season, environment, nutrition, health.
Applying Reproductive Technologies in Practice
William L. Flowers of North Carolina State University explained how to assess new reproductive technologies under farm conditions at the London Swine Conference 2008.
William L. Flowers of North Carolina State University explained how to assess new reproductive technologies under farm conditions at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Energy Value of Crude Glycerol for Growing Pigs
Crude glycerol can be used as an excellent source of energy for growing pigs, according to a group of researchers in the US. Jackie Linden, ThePigSite editor, summarises their published paper.
Crude glycerol can be used as an excellent source of energy for growing pigs, according to a group of researchers in the US. Jackie Linden, ThePigSite editor, summarises their published paper.
Practical Application of Science Reduces Health Costs
As a result of the findings reported, strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at the entry to all pig houses to reduce the risk of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection, writes Janet Alsop, veterinary disease prevention...
As a result of the findings reported, strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at the entry to all pig houses to reduce the risk of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection, writes Janet Alsop, veterinary disease prevention...
Coccidiosis in Piglets
The topic of the NADIS Health Bulletin for February 2008 is this cause of diarrhoea in suckling piglets. Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the diagnosis and how to control the disease.
The topic of the NADIS Health Bulletin for February 2008 is this cause of diarrhoea in suckling piglets. Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the diagnosis and how to control the disease.
International Pork Production Costs in 2004
The pig farming sector in the Netherlands produces for an international market and has to deal with foreign competition with different legal and social preconditions for production. The development of the production costs plays an important role in determining...
The pig farming sector in the Netherlands produces for an international market and has to deal with foreign competition with different legal and social preconditions for production. The development of the production costs plays an important role in determining...
London Swine Conference Proceedings 2008 - Summary
This article is a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2008 London Swine Conference on 1-2 April 2008. The theme of the event was Facing the New Reality.
This article is a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2008 London Swine Conference on 1-2 April 2008. The theme of the event was Facing the New Reality.
