Management of the gilt for breeding and in first gestation for …
WEBApr 16, 2015 · Learn how to select, induce and breed gilts for optimal reproductive performance and longevity in the swine industry. Find out the factors that affect puberty, fertility and culling of gilts and how to plan the gilt pool size and structure.
African swine fever: Do you know the signs and symptoms?
WEBMar 21, 2019 · Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of ASF, a deadly swine disease that could impact the U.S. pig population. High fever, decreased appetite, skin lesions, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and difficulty breathing are …
Medgene Labs vaccine platform cleared for use by USDA
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The devastation promised by the invasion of a foreign animal disease has spurred action in new ways to protect farm herds. Back in 2015, following the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus – a foreign animal disease – USDA issued Veterinary Services Memorandum 800.213.
USDA makes changes to two livestock disaster assistance programs
WEBNov 30, 2023 · The USDA has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and Livestock Indemnity Program.In an effort to streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or LIP notices of loss within a pre ...
Minnesota Pork Board honors inspiring industry leaders
WEBJan 29, 2020 · Gary Koch, Distinguished Service. Distinguished Service The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual or group who has contributed to the long-term success of Minnesota pig farmers. Agriculture and the pork industry as we know it would likely not look the same had Gary Koch not immersed himself in the industry decades ago. Koch's impact on farmers, their families and rural ...
Understanding USDA cutout reports - National Hog Farmer
WEBMar 2, 2020 · USDA publishes daily and weekly pork reports based on wholesale prices and volumes of carcasses and sub-primal cuts. Learn how the cutout value is calculated, what it includes and excludes, and how it reflects market conditions and trends.
What can a pig’s hair tell us about stress response, disease …
WEBJun 20, 2024 · To investigate this, we evaluated 15 groups of 60 or 75 Yorkshire x Landrace barrows, for a total of 863 pigs, with each group originating from a healthy multiplier farm from one of the breeding company members of PigGen Canada (Alliance Genetics, Alphagene, DNA Genetics, AccuFast, Genesus, Hypor, Topigs-Norsvin).
Reviewing humane euthanasia protocols - National Hog Farmer
WEBAug 20, 2019 · By Heidi Carroll, South Dakota State University Extension Field Specialist-Livestock Stewardship Unresolvable health problems and injuries occur in pigs in every swine operation, and having a plan in place to humanely deal with these issues is critical. This includes having a written protocol for timely euthanasia.
Interest rates and building costs - National Hog Farmer
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Interest rates and building costs are top of mind for any producer considering building a new facility in 2022. Between COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, manufacturing and transportation challenges, and strong material demand, we have seen increased costs in most aspects of a construction project.
Pork production performance analysis - What tools to use?
WEBDec 1, 2021 · By Bradley Eckberg, Production Consultant, MetaFarms/SMS “When performance numbers are important and when should they be analyzed?” Users of the MetaFarms Platform commonly ask questions regarding …