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Small Details Offer Big Feed Savings

Small Details Offer Big Feed Savings Small Details Offer Big Feed Savings

 Making sure equipment is properly maintained is just one example of the ways the person working in the barn can impact feed efficiency. Mike Tokach, Kansas State University (KSU), says focusing on specific tasks  prior to loading a barn with new pigs, during the loading phase, while doing daily chores, and again when the barn is unloaded can have a positive influence on feed efficiency.

byLora Berg 1, Editor

Jan 26, 2012

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Supreme Court Squashes California Downer Law

Supreme Court Squashes California Downer Law Supreme Court Squashes California Downer Law

Jan 24, 2012

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Oral Fluids Test Shows Great Potential

Oral Fluids Test Shows Great Potential Oral Fluids Test Shows Great Potential

byJoe Vansickle

Jan 20, 2012

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Antibiotic Issues--No Easy Answers

Antibiotic Issues--No Easy Answers Antibiotic Issues--No Easy Answers

byJoe Vansickle

Jan 20, 2012

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Pork Nutrient Data Sets are Just in Time for the New Year

Pork Nutrient Data Sets are Just in Time for the New Year Pork Nutrient Data Sets are Just in Time for the New Year

Jan 13, 2012

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Challenging Weather Conditions Limit Crop Production During 2011

Challenging Weather Conditions Limit Crop Production During 2011 Challenging Weather Conditions Limit Crop Production During 2011

Jan 12, 2012

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Use Caution During Winter Manure Application

Use Caution During Winter Manure Application

Use Caution During Winter Manure Application

Ethanol Tax and Tariff Changes Likely to Affect DDGS Value

Ethanol Tax and Tariff Changes Likely to Affect DDGS Value

Ethanol Tax and Tariff Changes Likely to Affect DDGS Value

A Four-Year Snapshot of Sow Productivity Trends

Hog Reproduction

A Four-Year Snapshot of Sow Productivity Trends

A Four-Year Snapshot of Sow Productivity Trends

National Pork Board Sets Meeting With the Illinois Pork Producers

Pork Market News

National Pork Board Sets Meeting With the Illinois Pork Producers

National Pork Board Sets Meeting With the Illinois Pork Producers

Checkoff Research Helps Wage War on PRRS

Checkoff Research Helps Wage War on PRRS

Checkoff Research Helps Wage War on PRRS

Phasing Out Plum Island Disease Center Continues

Phasing Out Plum Island Disease Center Continues

Pork Industry Asked to Participate In Online Feed Efficiency Survey

Pork Industry Asked to Participate In Online Feed Efficiency Survey

Pork Industry Asked to Participate In Online Feed Efficiency Survey

Pork Checkoff Supports New Flu Naming

Pork Checkoff Supports New Flu Naming

Pork Checkoff Supports New Flu Naming

AVMA Leader Responds to Vilsack’s Antibiotics Position

AVMA Leader Responds to Vilsack’s Antibiotics Position

AVMA Leader Responds to Vilsack’s Antibiotics Position

FDA Issues Order Restricting The Use of the Drug Ceftiofur

FDA Issues Order Restricting The Use of the Drug Ceftiofur

FDA Issues Order Restricting The Use of the Drug Ceftiofur

Hog Reproduction

Illinois Pork Expo Covers Hot Topics

Illinois Pork Expo Covers Hot Topics

Subclinical Ileitis Dominates On-Farm Cases

Subclinical Ileitis Dominates On-Farm Cases

Subclinical Ileitis Dominates On-Farm Cases

Using Less Bedding Can Benefit In-Transit Market Pigs

Using Less Bedding Can Benefit In-Transit Market Pigs

Using Less Bedding Can Benefit In-Transit Market Pigs

FDA Relaxes Stance On Antimicrobials

FDA Relaxes Stance On Antimicrobials

FDA Relaxes Stance On Antimicrobials

Vilsack Says Antibiotic Stance Should be Tougher

Vilsack Says Antibiotic Stance Should be Tougher

2011 Swine Research Review - Meat Quality

2011 Swine Research Review - Meat Quality

2011 Swine Research Review - Nutrition

2011 Swine Research Review - Nutrition

2011 Swine Research Review - Health

2011 Swine Research Review - Health

2011 Swine Research Review - Manure Management

2011 Swine Research Review - Manure Management

2011 Swine Research Review - Animal Welfare

2011 Swine Research Review - Animal Welfare

2011 Swine Research Review - Reproduction

2011 Swine Research Review - Reproduction

Haemophilus Parasuis on the Rise

Haemophilus Parasuis on the Rise

Composting Improves Swine Farm Biosecurity

Composting Improves Swine Farm Biosecurity

Composting Improves Swine Farm Biosecurity

USDA Revises National Nutrient Management Standards

USDA Revises National Nutrient Management Standards

USDA Revises National Nutrient Management Standards

Nebraska Mounts Campaign To Fight Advances by HSUS

Nebraska Mounts Campaign To Fight Advances by HSUS

Smithfield Announces Gestation Stall Phase-Out

Smithfield Announces Gestation Stall Phase-Out

Smithfield Announces Gestation Stall Phase-Out

byJoe Vansickle, Senior Editor

Iowa Manure Applicator Certification Training Dates Set

Iowa Manure Applicator Certification Training Dates Set

byLora Berg 1, Editor

Studies Evaluate Manure Nutrients from Diets Containing DDGS

Studies Evaluate Manure Nutrients from Diets Containing DDGS

byLora Berg 1, Editor

Child Labor Rules May Say “No Kids Allowed” Near Manure Pits

Child Labor Rules May Say “No Kids Allowed” Near Manure Pits

byLora Berg 1, Editor

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