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Important Roles for L-Glutamine Revealed in Pig Nutrition
New research at Texas A&M University indicates that L-glutamine is an essential nutrient for pigs and that growth, development and production performance in pregnant and lactating gilts and sows and in weaned piglets can be improved by supplementing the...
New research at Texas A&M University indicates that L-glutamine is an essential nutrient for pigs and that growth, development and production performance in pregnant and lactating gilts and sows and in weaned piglets can be improved by supplementing the...
US Pork Outlook - December 2010
Pig meat production in 2011 is expected to be about one per cent above this year, while hog prices are forecast to be one per cent lower, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service...
Pig meat production in 2011 is expected to be about one per cent above this year, while hog prices are forecast to be one per cent lower, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service...
BPEX Export Bulletin - December 2010
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for December 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for December 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
Optimising Returns on Animal By-Products
Protein meal should be allowed back into animal feeds to improve the financial returns on animal by-products in the UK, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Protein meal should be allowed back into animal feeds to improve the financial returns on animal by-products in the UK, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Dutch Herd and Number of Farms Decline (December 2010)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in December 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in December 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
Reducing Variation for Increased Profit
Increasing farrowing capacity and separate rearing of smaller pigs can help to reduce variation in growing pigs, according to Jaydee Smith, Production Systems Program Lead in the December Pork News and Views newsletter from OMAFRA.
Increasing farrowing capacity and separate rearing of smaller pigs can help to reduce variation in growing pigs, according to Jaydee Smith, Production Systems Program Lead in the December Pork News and Views newsletter from OMAFRA.
Splayleg in Piglets
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of splay-leg in a Health Bulletin from NADIS.
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of splay-leg in a Health Bulletin from NADIS.
Setting up an Effective Farm Trial
Lee Whittington and LeAnn Johnston of Prairie Swine Research Centre help to explain why farm trial results are not always what we expect and how to improve your odds of success in future trials.
Lee Whittington and LeAnn Johnston of Prairie Swine Research Centre help to explain why farm trial results are not always what we expect and how to improve your odds of success in future trials.
Spatial Analysis of the Spread of PCVAD in Ontario
A group of researchers from the University of Guelph has made an exploratory spatial analysis of the spread of porcine circovirus associated-disease (PCVAD) in pig herds in Ontario, Canada.
A group of researchers from the University of Guelph has made an exploratory spatial analysis of the spread of porcine circovirus associated-disease (PCVAD) in pig herds in Ontario, Canada.
Risk Factors for the Spread of PCVAD in Ontario
From their results, Guelph researchers were unable to identify the mechanism of local spread through airborne transmission or indirectly through contaminated fomites or vectors of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD).
From their results, Guelph researchers were unable to identify the mechanism of local spread through airborne transmission or indirectly through contaminated fomites or vectors of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD).
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...
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