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Feed Outlook - December 2010
Lower forecast corn yields this month reduce US corn production 124 million bushels to 12.54 billion, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Lower forecast corn yields this month reduce US corn production 124 million bushels to 12.54 billion, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Slurry Sanitation Using Heat - a New, Simple, Low-Energy Method
Livestock effluents have always been spread as fertiliser on fields. But they can also transmit diseases to humans and animals, for example, over 100 pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites) have been identified in pig slurry.
Livestock effluents have always been spread as fertiliser on fields. But they can also transmit diseases to humans and animals, for example, over 100 pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites) have been identified in pig slurry.
Estimated Carbon Footprint of Pork Production in the US
Dr Lee J. Johnston of the University of Minnesota Swine Extension explains how the life cycle assessment for pork production from 'sow to plate' is evolving and being refined.
Dr Lee J. Johnston of the University of Minnesota Swine Extension explains how the life cycle assessment for pork production from 'sow to plate' is evolving and being refined.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - December 2010
Forecasts for 2010 and 2011 pork production have been raised, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Forecasts for 2010 and 2011 pork production have been raised, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Australian Pig Numbers, Pork Output Fall Again in 2009
The latest ABARES statistics show further reductions in both pig numbers and pork production in Australian in 2009. The report has been summarised by Jackie Linden for ThePigSite.
The latest ABARES statistics show further reductions in both pig numbers and pork production in Australian in 2009. The report has been summarised by Jackie Linden for ThePigSite.
Vulva Biting
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, prevention and treatment in a Health Bulletin from NADIS.
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, prevention and treatment in a Health Bulletin from NADIS.
Recycling and Depolluting Phosphorus in Livestock Waste
Phosphorus - an ingredient in agricultural and household products such as fertiliser, detergents, etc - when released in excessive quantities to the environment, contributes to the development of algae and micro-organisms that pollute water, thus impacting...
Phosphorus - an ingredient in agricultural and household products such as fertiliser, detergents, etc - when released in excessive quantities to the environment, contributes to the development of algae and micro-organisms that pollute water, thus impacting...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - December 2010
James Park, 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.
James Park, 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.
EU Pig Production to Fall
Pig production in the EU is expected to fall in the second half of next year and through into 2012, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Pig production in the EU is expected to fall in the second half of next year and through into 2012, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Pork CRC Roadshow Reviews Weaning Meanings
Presentations with a 'weaning meaning' by Megan Edwards and Dr Jeff Downing were highlights of the Pork CRC/APL Roadshow at Technology Park, Western Australia in November, according to the Pork CRC Specials newsletter.
Presentations with a 'weaning meaning' by Megan Edwards and Dr Jeff Downing were highlights of the Pork CRC/APL Roadshow at Technology Park, Western Australia in November, according to the Pork CRC Specials newsletter.
Physical Lameness in Breeding Stock
In a Health Bulletin from NADIS, pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, clinical signs, prevention and treatment of joint conditions in sows and boars.
In a Health Bulletin from NADIS, pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, clinical signs, prevention and treatment of joint conditions in sows and boars.
Pig Farmers Conferences 2010
Papers presented at the Pig Farmers Conferences 2010, organised by Teagasc, Ireland's Agriculture and Food Devlopment Authority. The events took place in October 2010.
Papers presented at the Pig Farmers Conferences 2010, organised by Teagasc, Ireland's Agriculture and Food Devlopment Authority. The events took place in October 2010.
Feed Efficiency: On-Farm Checks
Although feed prices are largely beyond the pig producer's control, there are a number of routine checks that can be done on the farm to assess efficiency, according to this publication, number 9 in the series 'Knowledge Transfer Bulletins' from BPEX...
Although feed prices are largely beyond the pig producer's control, there are a number of routine checks that can be done on the farm to assess efficiency, according to this publication, number 9 in the series 'Knowledge Transfer Bulletins' from BPEX...
Kansas Swine Day 2010
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
Sizing Minimum Ventilation to Save Heating Energy in Swine Housing
Wasted heating energy due to over-ventilation is a costly problem for pig producers. Proper sizing of ventilation and use of variable speed fans can improve energy efficiency, according to the latest publication from Iowa State University Extension.
Wasted heating energy due to over-ventilation is a costly problem for pig producers. Proper sizing of ventilation and use of variable speed fans can improve energy efficiency, according to the latest publication from Iowa State University Extension.
Genomic Testing for Better Selection
The Danish pig industry has developed a genomic test to select the best breeding animals to be able to ensure improve meat quality, better feed conversion and for sows, better maternal instincts, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The Danish pig industry has developed a genomic test to select the best breeding animals to be able to ensure improve meat quality, better feed conversion and for sows, better maternal instincts, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Joint Ill in Piglets
In the latest Health Bulletin from NADIS, pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, clinical signs, prevention and treatment of joint ill.
In the latest Health Bulletin from NADIS, pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, clinical signs, prevention and treatment of joint ill.
FAO Food Outlook - November 2010
The latest Global Market Outlook for animal products from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The latest Global Market Outlook for animal products from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Genetic Basis for Dietary Phosphorus Requirement
Data developed at North Carolina State University may help to develop management strategies based on the interaction of a particular gene polymorphism and diet to improve sow longevity and gilt development.
Data developed at North Carolina State University may help to develop management strategies based on the interaction of a particular gene polymorphism and diet to improve sow longevity and gilt development.
BPEX Export Bulletin - November 2010
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for November 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for November 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
US Pork Outlook - November 2010
Next year, the US pork industry will struggle to adjust to expected higher feed costs, and output is expected to be 1.5 per cent above the 2010 level, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research...
Next year, the US pork industry will struggle to adjust to expected higher feed costs, and output is expected to be 1.5 per cent above the 2010 level, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research...
Novel Porcine Parvovirus Detected in China
Researchers working in China and the US have detected a novel parvovirus, PPV4, in Chinese pig herds. The virus first appeared in China in 2009 and was found in two per cent of the herds surveyed.
Researchers working in China and the US have detected a novel parvovirus, PPV4, in Chinese pig herds. The virus first appeared in China in 2009 and was found in two per cent of the herds surveyed.
Mycotoxins in Swine Diets
Prairie Swine Research Centre warns pig producers about the dangers of feeding mycotoxin-contaminated cereals to pigs. Levels of DON and zearalenone are high in this year's crops as the weather conditions have favoured the growth of the fusarium fung...
Prairie Swine Research Centre warns pig producers about the dangers of feeding mycotoxin-contaminated cereals to pigs. Levels of DON and zearalenone are high in this year's crops as the weather conditions have favoured the growth of the fusarium fung...
