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...Hogs...In recent years, the swine industry has become the face of tough times in agriculture. Tennessee has lost a number of pork producers because
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General Swine News
Straw Based Sow Housing Increases Longevity
CANADA - Research conducted by the University of Manitoba indicates, from an animal welfare perspective, sows housed in groups on straw tend to out perform those housed in conentional slatted floor systems, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Country of Origin Food Labels are the Law
US - Consumer caution about the food we eat has become common because of recent food recalls and foodborne illness outbreaks..
Additional Swine News
Absolute Swine Insemination has been chosen “WINNER” for the Vietnam Feed & Livestock Industry Awards – Outstanding Product Innovation Award for the International Swine Category.
The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held on 25th November 2008 at Room 257,
Producers COOL to new ag regulations
How will COOL change pork production in Minnesota? Preisler said the answer depends on what packer they market their pigs to. Some packers may not want to ...
NPPC: EPA CAFO a 'Tough but Fair Rule'
US - Calling it a “tough but fair rule” that sets a high environmental standard for livestock producers, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) praised the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new regulation for concentrated animal feeding operations
Swine Genetics News
Genetiporc Received Two Prestigious "Porkworld Award" in Brazil
Otaviano Olavo Pivetta, owner of Ideal Porc, and Werner Meincke, director of Genetiporc do Brasil, have been honored among the Brazilian industry as, respectively, the Brazilian Swine Businessman Personality of the year and the Technical personality of the year.
Babcock genetics' Costa Rican partnership
Babcock Genetics has been a well-known supplier of closed herd swine genetic programs for 40 years. The company employs genetic consultants who provide ...
Swine Health
High feed costs demand change in pork production
Loula recommended weaning at 20 to 21 days – both for improved piglet health and sow performance. 10. Keeping freeloader sows around.
Livestock reps rail against plan to limit antibiotics for animals
Veterinarians and livestock industry representatives defended the use of antibiotics in beef, dairy, pork and poultry production during a House Agriculture ...
Pfizer Animal Health Adds Former Schering-Plough Products to ...
The acquisition adds both biological and pharmaceutical products across the major animal health species including cattle, swine, equine and companion animal
Swine Barn News
Conserve Energy In Hog Barns This Winter
In a typical swine barn, 85 to 90 percent of the heat loss is associated with ventilation. Providing too little or too much air exchange can be costly. ...
Hog producers disappointed by passage Bill 17
PigProgress.net, Netherlands
The bill establishes regional moratoriums on hog barn expansion in South-eastern Manitoba, the Red River Valley Special Management Area, which includes the ...
Jim Long Pork Commentary
February 3rd 2009
Pork Commentary By Jim Long, President and CEO, Genesus Inc
Iowa Pork Congress Report
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Swine Market News
Roberts: Disappointing Corn Exports, Feeder Cattle Rebound DJ CME Livestock Outlook: Cattle Seen Up; Pork Complex Flat-Firm |
Industry Events
Iowa Pork Congress
January 29-29 2008
Des Moines, Iowa
Manitoba Swine Seminar
February 4th-5th 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
American Association of Swine Veterinarians 2009 Annual Meeting
March 7-10 2009
Dallas, Texas
London Swine Conference 2009
April 1-2 2009
London Convention Centre, London, Ontario
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2009
September 19-22 2009
RiverCentre Conference Facility, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Industry Contributors
Jim Wyckoff
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Agriculture Futures Reports
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Swine Environmental News
Pork Industry Expands its YouTube Presence
"Hungry Pigs": Norton and Gene Nemechek, a swine veterinarian and National Pork Board member, explain how pigs are fed a balanced diet that provides the ...
Greene County hog farm seeks expansion approval
Springfield News Sun, OH
"Yes, there's going to be a larger number of (hogs), but I don't anticipate any more environmental concerns," he said. And, he added, "Whenever you've got ...
Technical Information
Analysis of Absolute's AMGT Pipette Trial
Mycotoxins: a simple explanation for a complex topic (III)
Carcass Quality: Maximize Returns, Minimize Losses
US Pork Outlook Report- August 2008
World Agricultural Production - August 2008
US Pork Production Up 7% from a year ago
Intelligent farrowing pen on the way
Weekly Roberts Report- July 23rd 2008
Understanding and managing sudden death in fattening pigs during summer
USDA QUARTERLY HOGS AND PIGS REPORT- JUNE 2008
Can We Feed Mycotoxin Contaminated Feed to Pigs?
Market Preview: Hog Futures React to High Feed Prices
Uses of P.G. 600 in Swine Breeding Herd Management
US Swine Economics Report- Ron Plain
Swine Resources
Iowa Pork Industry Center
Outlook For US Agricultural Trade
National Pork Producers Council
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Swine Market Prices
CME Lean Hog Futures
Iowa & Central US Direct Delievered Feeder Pig Report
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Canadian Centre For Swine Improvement
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Press Releases
Recipients of the 2008 Pork Industry Scholarships Named
The Pork Checkoff, Pioneer Hi-Bred and PIC will award 19 scholarships to college students around the United States.
National Pork Board Names New Chief Executive Officer
The National Pork Board on Wednesday named Chris Novak, a state commodity association executive, as the organization's new chief executive officer.
Producers May Combat Diseases with Denagard Liquid Concentrate
US - Pork producers can now use Denagard® (tiamulin) Liquid Concentrate to combat costly diseases in pigs weighing more than 250 pounds.