Sow

FEATURED POST

Sow mortality: The hidden consequences
My first experience in pig farming was in Brazil. That is my bias. I needed to come to the U.S. to experience the impact of PRRS on a swine farm. I was horrified with how much damage a nasty strain can cause...READ MORE ›
Swine Production
Swine production: A holistic approach
By Morgan Hart,
Most commonly, when the word holistic is used within the swine industry, authors are…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calves
Calves can’t handle the heat
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
The summer heat is here, and it’s time for the cows to kick back with some icy drinks by…READ MORE ›

Beef Cattle
Liver abscesses: A nagging beef production problem
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
Liver abscesses continue to be a nagging problem for today’s cattle feeders. Incidences…READ MORE ›

Finisher Pigs
Considerations for split-sex feeding
By ,
Split-sex feeding, the practice of feeding barrows and gilts differently, used to be a…READ MORE ›

Cows eating hay
What is heat stress costing you?
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Summertime is quickly approaching, but is your facility prepared for the next heatwave?…READ MORE ›

Feeder
Managing Dry Matter Intakes
By ,
There is no “hello” or “how are you doing?” when your nutritionist pulls in the yard, the…READ MORE ›

Hay bale
Investment in hay: Fertility and storage
By Ben Jensen,
The price tags on agricultural goods, along with other day-to-day necessities, are…READ MORE ›

Wheat
Fiber in swine diets
By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D.,
The use of fiber in swine diets has been the focus of significant attention recently.…READ MORE ›

Horse eating hay
Why are horse feed prices so high?
By Emily Dickson,
Not to use the “we’re living in unprecedented times” phrase one more time, but it really…READ MORE ›