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USDA Livestock and Products Annual and Semi-Annual Reports 2011
This provides links to the latest pig industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our articles.
This provides links to the latest pig industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our articles.
Effect of Rescue Decks on Pre-Weaning Mortality in a Prolific Sow Herd
The Rescue Deck system produces extra pigs weaned, however, the profitability of the system is dependent on the margin over weaner, grower and finisher feed costs for these extra pigs, according to a report on a project supported by a BPEX Innovation...
The Rescue Deck system produces extra pigs weaned, however, the profitability of the system is dependent on the margin over weaner, grower and finisher feed costs for these extra pigs, according to a report on a project supported by a BPEX Innovation...
Air Filtration Systems Effective in Preventing Airborne Spread of PRRS and M hyo
All the air filter types tested equally reduced the risk of airborne transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M hyo), according to researchers based in St Paul, Minnesota.
All the air filter types tested equally reduced the risk of airborne transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M hyo), according to researchers based in St Paul, Minnesota.
Quantifying and Understanding Tail Biting in Pigs
Complying with EU legislation on tail docking is made difficult because of the intractability of tail biting in pigs, according to Laura Boyle of Teagasc.
Complying with EU legislation on tail docking is made difficult because of the intractability of tail biting in pigs, according to Laura Boyle of Teagasc.
US Pork Outlook – December 2011
Strong export growth is expected to continue through the fourth quarter, before tailing off in 2012, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Strong export growth is expected to continue through the fourth quarter, before tailing off in 2012, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Feed Outlook – December 2011
World 2011/12 corn production is forecast up 8.5 million tons this month to a record 868 million tons, mostly due to a large increase in China's production based on recently published government estimates, according to Tom Capehart and Edward Allen in...
World 2011/12 corn production is forecast up 8.5 million tons this month to a record 868 million tons, mostly due to a large increase in China's production based on recently published government estimates, according to Tom Capehart and Edward Allen in...
A Comprehensive Approach to Animal Welfare Science
The different approaches to farm animal welfare are explained by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown in the latest newsletter from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada.
The different approaches to farm animal welfare are explained by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown in the latest newsletter from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada.
High Input Costs and Market Weights
Optimum market weight depends on lean growth potential, marginal feed efficiency through heavier weights, the packer grid, space availability on-farm and feed costs, according to Ronald O. Bates (State Swine Specialist, Michigan State University MSU),...
Optimum market weight depends on lean growth potential, marginal feed efficiency through heavier weights, the packer grid, space availability on-farm and feed costs, according to Ronald O. Bates (State Swine Specialist, Michigan State University MSU),...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update – December 2011
Unusual pig meat price movements have occurred in both the UK and EU this year, according to Stephen Howarth, Senior Analyst (Pigs), AHDB Market Intelligence, in his latest explanation of the UK and EU trends. In the UK, prices are up on last year and...
Unusual pig meat price movements have occurred in both the UK and EU this year, according to Stephen Howarth, Senior Analyst (Pigs), AHDB Market Intelligence, in his latest explanation of the UK and EU trends. In the UK, prices are up on last year and...
BPEX Export Bulletin - December 2011: Week 49
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for the second week of December 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. Among the highlights are that European pork exports broke a new record with 325,000 tonnes in September,...
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for the second week of December 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. Among the highlights are that European pork exports broke a new record with 325,000 tonnes in September,...
Rabobank Outlook 2012 – Demand to Remain Strong
US cattle prices are expected to continue their strong performance into 2012, whilst hog prices are expected to flatten as supply increases, according to Rabobank's Outlook 2012 – Agri Commodity Markets Research report.
US cattle prices are expected to continue their strong performance into 2012, whilst hog prices are expected to flatten as supply increases, according to Rabobank's Outlook 2012 – Agri Commodity Markets Research report.
Hazards on Farm – Be Informed and Work Safe
Advice on preventing accidents from thr build-up of manure gases from Jaydee Smith, Production Systems Program Lead, in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture.
Advice on preventing accidents from thr build-up of manure gases from Jaydee Smith, Production Systems Program Lead, in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture.
Building Trust through Quality Assurance
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Reproductive Profile and Lifetime Efficiency of Female Pigs Linked to Reason for Culling
Minimising the number of non-productive days in each parity of females with reproductive problems was associated with good sow lifetime efficiency, and fertility was more important than litter size for identifying sows with low lifetime efficiency, according...
Minimising the number of non-productive days in each parity of females with reproductive problems was associated with good sow lifetime efficiency, and fertility was more important than litter size for identifying sows with low lifetime efficiency, according...
Blood Parameters and Weight Gain on Day 1 Linked to Survival
Survival of crossbred piglets to weaning was linked to several blood parameters at birth and on day 1 as well as weight gain on day 1, according to scientists based in Oslo, and piglets born in the last third of the litter were less vital.
Survival of crossbred piglets to weaning was linked to several blood parameters at birth and on day 1 as well as weight gain on day 1, according to scientists based in Oslo, and piglets born in the last third of the litter were less vital.
Evaluation of Temperature Conditions in Trucks during Transport of Market Pigs to Slaughter
Pigs are exposed to variable temperatures during transport, according to a report by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown and others at the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) in Canada, following studies over four seasons.
Pigs are exposed to variable temperatures during transport, according to a report by Drs Harold Gonyou and Jen Brown and others at the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) in Canada, following studies over four seasons.
New Method for Measuring Amino Acids in Pigs
New methods of measuring the amino acid requirement of pigs aim to reduce feed use, protect the environment and improve the economy for farmers, according to researchers at Denmark's University of Aarhus.
New methods of measuring the amino acid requirement of pigs aim to reduce feed use, protect the environment and improve the economy for farmers, according to researchers at Denmark's University of Aarhus.
Phytogenic Feed Additives and Ammonia Emissions – Thinking outside the Box
There is great potential in reducing ammonia emissions by including phytogenic substances in pig diets, according to Ahmed Aufy, Eduard Zentner and Tobias Steiner of Biomin.
There is great potential in reducing ammonia emissions by including phytogenic substances in pig diets, according to Ahmed Aufy, Eduard Zentner and Tobias Steiner of Biomin.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates – December 2011
The forecast for total red meat and poultry production in 2012 has been reduced as lower expectations for broiler production more than offsets a higher pork production forecast, while estimates for beef and turkey output are unchanged, according to the...
The forecast for total red meat and poultry production in 2012 has been reduced as lower expectations for broiler production more than offsets a higher pork production forecast, while estimates for beef and turkey output are unchanged, according to the...
African Swine Fever: an Increasing Threat for Europe
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease, which has no vaccine and often leads to 100 per cent mortality. With Russia unable to control its rapidly spreading ASF outbreak, the threat of this devastating disease in Europe is growing.
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease, which has no vaccine and often leads to 100 per cent mortality. With Russia unable to control its rapidly spreading ASF outbreak, the threat of this devastating disease in Europe is growing.
Organic Diet for Organic Pigs and Poultry
A study conducted by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University shows that in future the feed for organic pigs and poultry will be 100 per cent organic and it will be quite a challenge to meet the demand for, particularly, protein-rich...
A study conducted by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Aarhus University shows that in future the feed for organic pigs and poultry will be 100 per cent organic and it will be quite a challenge to meet the demand for, particularly, protein-rich...
Identification of H-2d Restricted T Cell Epitope of an FMDV Protein
Experiments in Lanzhou, China, predicted 30 potential CTL epitopes on structural protein VP1 through bioinformatics, thus reducing the scope for the identification of potential epitopes and improving the accuracy of the experiments. The study provides...
Experiments in Lanzhou, China, predicted 30 potential CTL epitopes on structural protein VP1 through bioinformatics, thus reducing the scope for the identification of potential epitopes and improving the accuracy of the experiments. The study provides...
Potential Effects of Carry-Over of Antimicrobials in Pig Feed
A three per cent carry-over of most antibiotics is unlikely to result in major resistance development in comparison with regular therapeutic use, according to David Burch of Octagon Services Ltd, UK. However, there is a possibility that some antibiotics,...
A three per cent carry-over of most antibiotics is unlikely to result in major resistance development in comparison with regular therapeutic use, according to David Burch of Octagon Services Ltd, UK. However, there is a possibility that some antibiotics,...
