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Producers in today’s pork industry face a myriad of difficulties and restrictions in raising pigs successfully, and the health challenges we are presently faced with are a major part of that list. As good stewards of animal health, it is imperative that we preserve the efficacy of existing therapies while ensuring that our pigs receive the highest standard of care...READ MORE ›
In the Unites States, most dairy heifers in the pre-weaning phase are fed milk replacer rather than whole milk. Some of…READ MORE ›
Although the LLRC-1 wean-to-finish research barn is fully filtered, the reality is that it only takes one positive case…READ MORE ›
Feed costs represent 40–60% of the total cost of producing milk on dairy farms in the United States and are most…READ MORE ›
Every year, around the end of the fall harvest, cattle producers contemplate what to do with their freshly weaned…READ MORE ›
The 2021 growing season has been quite variable in many parts of the country. As of late July, crops being grown for…READ MORE ›
Strategically grouping cows on the farm can result in efficiencies and benefits. It can allow for improved cow health,…READ MORE ›
While the pork industry is very good at gathering data on productivity to drive progress, vice behavior is one problem…READ MORE ›
It is well-known in the dairy industry that mycotoxins are not to be taken lightly. Mycotoxins take advantage of the…READ MORE ›
Weaning weight is an important indicator of a ranch’s output, as it can serve as a gauge of what that cow herd produced…READ MORE ›