Category: Swine

As we look at the piled snow and another cold snap, I know from prior experience that we will be […]

Biotin is a vitamin that is important for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism through biotin dependent enzymes.   Biotin content in […]

According to research conducted at Kansas State University, pigs that barely maintain their weaning weight during the first week may […]

Hemorrhagic bowel syndrome demands our attention because in the past few years, we have seen it increase in occurrence without […]

Have you ever heard the saying “sweat like a pig?” I’m sure you have! The ironic thing is…pigs don’t sweat. […]

Three hot meals a day, your own clean room, and fresh folded laundry. You have your parents to thank for […]

Change is the only constant and the swine industry was a prime example of this old adage over the past […]

Piglets have about 50 mg of iron at birth. Due to their fast growth rate, pigs need 8 to 16 […]

Form-A-Feed provides monthly swine feeding projections to keep you in tune with the ever-changing market conditions and how these changes […]

In today’s commercial production facilities, biosecurity is essential for the improvement, maintenance and productivity of our farm animals. Disease outbreaks […]

Managing heat stress is crucial in maximizing swine productivity and production. According to Iowa State University, heat stress causes an […]

Antibiotic usage is a key issue that the pork industry will always face, and the pressures of it will only […]