Category: Swine

Weaning is the most stressful phase in most pig’s lives:  the challenges faced are both numerous and diverse.  Successfully managing […]

  The table below was generated using current pricing for amino acids, fat, and mineral supplements.  DDGs are a good […]

Hog futures prices have been hitting over $100/cwt, meaning every pig on your farm is very valuable.  In addition, grain […]

Gut health challenges can present themselves in a variety of different ways in pigs.  Physical causes of gut disturbances, such […]

Swine producers face many challenges throughout the lifetime of raising a pig from conception, to birth, to market.  Although many […]

Increased pig prices over the last couple of months have been a pleasant occurrence to pork producers that have dealt […]

Antibiotics and medications have been important tools necessary to prevent, control, and treat diseases in swine.  By working with veterinarians […]

Anyone that has ever walked through a pen of pigs knows that they are naturally inquisitive, using their mouth to […]

Although water is by far the most consumed nutrient in pork production, it almost always gets the least amount of […]

Pork producers are in unprecedented times with decreased and reduced operational pork processing facilities due to COVID-19 challenges, resulting in […]

The current swine market, affected in large part by the COVID-19 crisis, is in a precarious position.  Market prices for […]

To say we are living in unique and unprecedented times currently would be an understatement.  One of the positive things […]