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Stomach Lesions Slightly Reduced by Feeding Cracked Corn
Feeding finishing pigs with cracked maize at a level of up to 40 per cent had no effect of growth rate but worsened feed conversion and dressing percentage without significantly reducing stomach lesions, according to research presented at last...
Feeding finishing pigs with cracked maize at a level of up to 40 per cent had no effect of growth rate but worsened feed conversion and dressing percentage without significantly reducing stomach lesions, according to research presented at last...
The Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Practical tips on administering medications orally, by injection and in the drinking water in a Health bulletin that is part of the BPEX 2TS campaign.
Practical tips on administering medications orally, by injection and in the drinking water in a Health bulletin that is part of the BPEX 2TS campaign.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - February 2011
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in the UK and EU.
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in the UK and EU.
Canadian Hog Statistics - Fourth Quarter 2010
By Statistics Canada. The numbers of pigs produced in 2010 and of sows on 1 January this year in Canada were lower than the comparable figures from a year previously but there is some evidence that the declines are slowing considerably.
By Statistics Canada. The numbers of pigs produced in 2010 and of sows on 1 January this year in Canada were lower than the comparable figures from a year previously but there is some evidence that the declines are slowing considerably.
Breeding Herd and Market Pigs Slump in Denmark (February 2011)
By Chris Harris, Editor-in-Chief of ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in February 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 February 2011 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe...
Vaccination for the Smaller Pig Population - Part 2
In the second of this two-part series, pig veterinarian, Mark White, advises on vaccine handling and application for a small pig herd as a Health Bulletin from NADIS.
In the second of this two-part series, pig veterinarian, Mark White, advises on vaccine handling and application for a small pig herd as a Health Bulletin from NADIS.
Meeting the Challenge of Feeding Just-Weaned Pigs
Feeding newly-weaned pigs can be a challenge, but remember, good care at the beginning translates into more profit in the end. PIC offers advice on how proper feed management for newly-weaned pigs can help to overcome these challenges.
Feeding newly-weaned pigs can be a challenge, but remember, good care at the beginning translates into more profit in the end. PIC offers advice on how proper feed management for newly-weaned pigs can help to overcome these challenges.
US Pork Outlook - February 2011
First quarter commercial pork production is expected to be almost one per cent above the same period last year with prices 15 per cent higher, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Se...
First quarter commercial pork production is expected to be almost one per cent above the same period last year with prices 15 per cent higher, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Se...
Influence of Feed Flavour on Pre-Weaning Pig Performance
Recent research indicates providing a feed flavour in creep feed does little to increase pre-weaning performance or the number of creep-eaters within a litter although it is an important tool in starting piglets on solid feed, writes Greg Simpson, swine...
Recent research indicates providing a feed flavour in creep feed does little to increase pre-weaning performance or the number of creep-eaters within a litter although it is an important tool in starting piglets on solid feed, writes Greg Simpson, swine...
New Soybean Meal Sources are Good Alternatives to Fish Meal
Two new sources of soybean meal are capturing attention throughout the country. University of Illinois research indicates that fermented soybean meal and enzyme-treated soybean meal may replace fish meal in weanling pig diets.
Two new sources of soybean meal are capturing attention throughout the country. University of Illinois research indicates that fermented soybean meal and enzyme-treated soybean meal may replace fish meal in weanling pig diets.
Feed Outlook - February 2011
Record-high farm prices for corn in 2010/11 are expected to ration demand over the coming months, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Record-high farm prices for corn in 2010/11 are expected to ration demand over the coming months, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
South Korea's FMD Outbreak to Impact Global Pork and Grain Trade
The present foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in South Korea could mean greater demand for US pork products but lower demand for US corn into next year, according to a report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
The present foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in South Korea could mean greater demand for US pork products but lower demand for US corn into next year, according to a report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - February 2011
Pork production is reduced slightly for the first quarter of 2011, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Pork production is reduced slightly for the first quarter of 2011, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Prospects for Agricultural Markets and Income 2010-2020
Market and sector income prospects elaborated on the basis of specific assumptions regarding macroeconomic conditions, the agricultural and trade policy environment, weather conditions and international market developments from the European Commission...
Market and sector income prospects elaborated on the basis of specific assumptions regarding macroeconomic conditions, the agricultural and trade policy environment, weather conditions and international market developments from the European Commission...
Trailer Design Affects Market Pig Welfare
Trailer design may be one of several factors that influence the level of stress for pigs being transported, according to Tom Guthrie, Extension Educator for the Pork Team at Jackson in his review of trials on this topic in the latest Pork Quarterly...
Trailer design may be one of several factors that influence the level of stress for pigs being transported, according to Tom Guthrie, Extension Educator for the Pork Team at Jackson in his review of trials on this topic in the latest Pork Quarterly...
Keys to Finisher Stocking Density Uncovered at Kansas Swine Day
Two papers presented at last year's Kansas State University Swine Day Report help to clarify the best stocking density for finishing pigs and whether mixing should be carried out, writes Douglas Richards, Ontario agriculture ministry's Swine-Grower Finisher...
Two papers presented at last year's Kansas State University Swine Day Report help to clarify the best stocking density for finishing pigs and whether mixing should be carried out, writes Douglas Richards, Ontario agriculture ministry's Swine-Grower Finisher...
BPEX Export Bulletin - February 2011: Week 5
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for February 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. The EU's recent Private Storage Scheme appears to have been a success in halting the fall in pig meat prices.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for February 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. The EU's recent Private Storage Scheme appears to have been a success in halting the fall in pig meat prices.
Dioxin Caused a Rocky Road for Pig Prices
When dioxin was found in poultry feed in Germany at the beginning of the year, the repercussions were felt across the whole of Europe and not just in the poultry sector, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
When dioxin was found in poultry feed in Germany at the beginning of the year, the repercussions were felt across the whole of Europe and not just in the poultry sector, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Life is Too Short for Many Pigs
Piglet mortality in Denmark has been increasing in line with increasing litter size. Scientists from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University have reviewed existing knowledge about the problem and suggest methods to reducing it, writes...
Piglet mortality in Denmark has been increasing in line with increasing litter size. Scientists from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University have reviewed existing knowledge about the problem and suggest methods to reducing it, writes...
Identification of Factors Linked to Age at First Farrowing
Selection of gilts based on a few selected characteristics would increase the proportion of gilts that farrow and reduce age at first farrowing, according to researchers from North Carolina State University and Newsham Choice Genetics.
Selection of gilts based on a few selected characteristics would increase the proportion of gilts that farrow and reduce age at first farrowing, according to researchers from North Carolina State University and Newsham Choice Genetics.
Antimicrobial Bans Could Hit US Exports
Exports of US livestock and poultry products are important both to farmers and to the US economy, however, the US market share could be threatened by imposition of controls on the use of antimicrobials in feed.
Exports of US livestock and poultry products are important both to farmers and to the US economy, however, the US market share could be threatened by imposition of controls on the use of antimicrobials in feed.
Salmonella in Livestock Production in GB - 2009 - Feedingstuffs
his annual publication from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency provides data on Salmonella reports from livestock species in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). This article covers the chapter entitled 'Salmonella in Feedingstuffs'.
his annual publication from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency provides data on Salmonella reports from livestock species in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). This article covers the chapter entitled 'Salmonella in Feedingstuffs'.
Antibiotics Improve Nursery Pig Performance and Profit
Adding antibiotics to the nursery diet improved pig performance and economic return, according to research presented at last year's Kansas Swine Day.
Adding antibiotics to the nursery diet improved pig performance and economic return, according to research presented at last year's Kansas Swine Day.
