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Pork Production Versus Consumer Demands
"With the high production costs in Canada, what can we do to build a long term competitive industry?" asked Mario Lapierre of Génétiporc Inc. at the London Swine Conference 2009.
"With the high production costs in Canada, what can we do to build a long term competitive industry?" asked Mario Lapierre of Génétiporc Inc. at the London Swine Conference 2009.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - July 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.
Latest Vaccine Research from PCVD Forum
As part of its ongoing commitment to research and development into PCV2, Merial held its inaugural PCVD Forum in Athens where 350 pig veterinarians from across Europe exchanged information and views on Porcine Circovirus-associated diseases (PCVD).
As part of its ongoing commitment to research and development into PCV2, Merial held its inaugural PCVD Forum in Athens where 350 pig veterinarians from across Europe exchanged information and views on Porcine Circovirus-associated diseases (PCVD).
Optimization of Swine Production by Use of Acidifiers
Weaning exposes piglets to nutritional, environmental and social stress that usually results in a postweaning lag phase manifested by slow growth and scouring.
Weaning exposes piglets to nutritional, environmental and social stress that usually results in a postweaning lag phase manifested by slow growth and scouring.
Variability of Water Flow Rates and the Impact on Therapy Using Tetracycline Powder
The results presented at the 28th Centralia Swine Update by Glen Almond and colleagues at North Carolina State University indicate that medicating pigs with tetracycline in the drinking water is problematical and ineffective.
The results presented at the 28th Centralia Swine Update by Glen Almond and colleagues at North Carolina State University indicate that medicating pigs with tetracycline in the drinking water is problematical and ineffective.
How to Improve Sow and Litter Performance Using Orego-Stim
Research from the University of Minnesota showed that sows receiving a natural phytobiotic feed additive (Orego-Stim from Meriden Animal Health) had larger litters in total and born alive, and the sows had superior breeding scores to the controls. The...
Research from the University of Minnesota showed that sows receiving a natural phytobiotic feed additive (Orego-Stim from Meriden Animal Health) had larger litters in total and born alive, and the sows had superior breeding scores to the controls. The...
US Pig Herd Needs to Reduce
The US pig herd needs to reduce sow numbers by at least five per cent, and maybe up to 10 per cent to remain competitive, writes ThePigSite senior editor Chris Harris.
The US pig herd needs to reduce sow numbers by at least five per cent, and maybe up to 10 per cent to remain competitive, writes ThePigSite senior editor Chris Harris.
Learning Pig Health and Welfare Virtually
Learning what can go wrong on a pig farm and how to cope with outbreaks of sickness is an essential part of production management, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Learning what can go wrong on a pig farm and how to cope with outbreaks of sickness is an essential part of production management, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
US Pork Outlook Report - July 2009
By USDA, Economic Research Service. This article is an extract from the July 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. Pork prices are expected to remain weak throughout 2009.
By USDA, Economic Research Service. This article is an extract from the July 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. Pork prices are expected to remain weak throughout 2009.
Piglet Coccidiosis
Piglet coccidiosis is caused by a protozoan parasite called Isospora suis. Although Eimeria debliecki has been known to cause clinical disease in piglets, it seems that the only important pathogenic species known to cause clinical...
Piglet coccidiosis is caused by a protozoan parasite called Isospora suis. Although Eimeria debliecki has been known to cause clinical disease in piglets, it seems that the only important pathogenic species known to cause clinical...
Biotronic GutPower in Swine - Innovation on the Horizon
The main ingredients of Biotronic® GutPower are butyric, caprylic and capric acids in the protected glycerides form. The beneficial form of protection guarantees gastric by-pass and slow release of acids in the intestine where all acids become...
The main ingredients of Biotronic® GutPower are butyric, caprylic and capric acids in the protected glycerides form. The beneficial form of protection guarantees gastric by-pass and slow release of acids in the intestine where all acids become...
US Feed Outlook
U.S. feed grain production in 2009 is expected to be up from 2008 because of increased acreage, says a report from the Economic Research Service, USDA.
U.S. feed grain production in 2009 is expected to be up from 2008 because of increased acreage, says a report from the Economic Research Service, USDA.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Despite the finding of MRSA in pigs and pork in Canada, the potential role on human health is unclear, according to Dr Scott Weese of the University of Guelph, speaking at the 28th Centralia Swine Research Update.
Despite the finding of MRSA in pigs and pork in Canada, the potential role on human health is unclear, according to Dr Scott Weese of the University of Guelph, speaking at the 28th Centralia Swine Research Update.
Fine Tuning Nursery Management to Optimise Production Costs
Peter Wilcock of AB Agri Ltd in the UK explains the main areas of management that should be looked at to improve nursery performance and optimise lifetime production costs. He presented his paper at the London Swine Conference 2009.
Peter Wilcock of AB Agri Ltd in the UK explains the main areas of management that should be looked at to improve nursery performance and optimise lifetime production costs. He presented his paper at the London Swine Conference 2009.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - July 2009
Total US meat production for 2009 is reduced as lower beef output more than offsets higher pork and poultry production, according to the World Agricultural Outlook Board World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report for July.
Total US meat production for 2009 is reduced as lower beef output more than offsets higher pork and poultry production, according to the World Agricultural Outlook Board World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report for July.
Support for On-farm Renewable Energy Schemes
The US has set some tough targets for renewable fuels and energy over the coming years, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The US has set some tough targets for renewable fuels and energy over the coming years, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
UK Pig Prices Reach Record High (July 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in July 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the publicat...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in July 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the publicat...
Sarcoptic Mange
The costs of control are far outweighed by the potential penalty to efficient growth, writes Dr Mark White in the latest NADIS Health Bulletin Pig Health.
The costs of control are far outweighed by the potential penalty to efficient growth, writes Dr Mark White in the latest NADIS Health Bulletin Pig Health.
At What Age Should Gilts be Exposed to Boars?
Ronald O. Bates, State Swine Specialist at Michigan State University describes research from Brazil relating the age and weight of gilts when they are first exposed to the boar on the attainment of puberty. The article is published in MSU Pork Q...
Ronald O. Bates, State Swine Specialist at Michigan State University describes research from Brazil relating the age and weight of gilts when they are first exposed to the boar on the attainment of puberty. The article is published in MSU Pork Q...
Managing Highly Prolific Sows
Guy-Pierre Martineau of France's National Veterinary School and Brigitte Badouard of IFIP Institut du Porc shared their experiences of managing hyperprolific sows with delegates at the London Swine Conference 2009.
Guy-Pierre Martineau of France's National Veterinary School and Brigitte Badouard of IFIP Institut du Porc shared their experiences of managing hyperprolific sows with delegates at the London Swine Conference 2009.
Clostridial Diseases in Pigs and Public Health Concerns
C. difficile from pigs might be a serious public health concern and needs to be further investigated, according to R. Friendship, J. Gallant, K. Warriner and S. Weese of the University of Guelph. They presented a written paper at the 28th Centralia...
C. difficile from pigs might be a serious public health concern and needs to be further investigated, according to R. Friendship, J. Gallant, K. Warriner and S. Weese of the University of Guelph. They presented a written paper at the 28th Centralia...
London Swine Conference 2009 Proceedings
The 9th London Swine Conference was held at London, Ontario, on 1 to 2 April 2009 under the banner 'Tools of the Trade'.
The 9th London Swine Conference was held at London, Ontario, on 1 to 2 April 2009 under the banner 'Tools of the Trade'.
H1N1 - an Economic Impact on the Pig Industry
Apart from economic events and challenging feed prices, one of the most important events this year to hit the US pig meat industry has been the outbreak of H1N1 influenza in Mexico and then in the US, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Apart from economic events and challenging feed prices, one of the most important events this year to hit the US pig meat industry has been the outbreak of H1N1 influenza in Mexico and then in the US, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
