Proper heat placement in farrowing facilities critical
Heat placement for young pigs is a critical component for getting animals started quickly and maintaining optimal health. In farrowing facilities, piglets must be kept from becoming chilled, which...
View Article2012 IPPA Pork All-American winner announced
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has selected a Buchanan Co. farmer and pork producer as its Pork All-American for 2012.
View ArticleNew animals, same success at Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks Farms is the leading agri-tourism stop in the U.S., and the addition of The Pig Adventure will only increase it's standing.
View ArticleFarrowing room production protocols can impact your bottom line
Can attended farrowings on your farm improve your number of pig born alive?
View ArticleConnecticut stands up for family hog farmers’ rights
This week, the National Pork Producers Council thanked the Senate Environment Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly for standing with local Connecticut farmers by defeating a measure banning...
View ArticleKorean swine industry familiarized with wean-to-finish model
While Korea's hog inventory has increased to more than 9.9 million head in 2013, Korea's demand for pork has outpaced its production. Primary due to its inability to supply high quality pork at...
View ArticleUSDA to survey pork producers for inventories, farrowing intentions
Beginning in late February, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact pork producers and contractors nationwide for the March Hogs and Pigs survey. The agency will survey...
View Article“It’s as if you took 2014 out of the data”
The USDA’s June 26 release of the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows sow productivity back on track to pre-PEDv growth.
View ArticleFeasible to use yurt kits to farrow sows?
The Leopold Center researched if commercially produced yurt kits were feasible to farrow a small group of sows.
View ArticleStrong litter rate increase, breeding animal inventory expansion coming
The USDA recapped December's Hogs and Pigs report in its latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry report.
View ArticleTo sleeve or not to sleeve when sows farrow
Different lines of thought exist on this management practice. Here’s how you can learn more.
View ArticleProspects for Swine Finishing Costs in 2017
Feed costs are expected to be relatively low during the next several months.
View ArticleThose Critical First Days: Farrowing and Colostrum
Getting pigs off to a good start in pivotal to profitability.
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