Ashley DeDecker, Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods

DeDecker is the Senior Director of Research and Extension at Smithfield Hog Production.

Latest from Ashley DeDecker, Smithfield Foods

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Livestock Management
Split suckling: Is the juice worth the squeeze?Split suckling: Is the juice worth the squeeze?
byAshley DeDecker, Smithfield Foods
Nov 6, 2024
12 Slides
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Livestock Management
Does drying newborn pigs pay off?Does drying newborn pigs pay off?
byAshley DeDecker, Smithfield Foods
Jul 31, 2024
5 Slides

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