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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 ›
Dairy Cow TMR
Decreasing TMR variability to maximize ration cost savings
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Feed costs represent the single greatest cost for milk production. Total mixed ration (…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calves
Calf Success: Setting calves up for a successful transition-monitoring calf starter intakes
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
What is an area you would like to improve in your calf raising? The chances are that the…READ MORE ›

Beef Cows Eating
Towards a better understanding of energy nutrition
By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team,
Those engaged in the nutrition consulting game take pride in pinpointing causes of lost…READ MORE ›

Pouring Milk
Piecing together the puzzle to economically maximize milk fat production
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
In current dairy economics, milk fat accounts for a large percentage of the milk check.…READ MORE ›

Piglet
Working to wean more pigs per sow
By Dr. Andrew Bents,
We live in a fascinating time in agriculture, and the swine industry is no exception.…READ MORE ›

Finisher Pig
Challenging dogmas
By ,
An open and curious mind is an asset worth having, even if it sometimes leads to taking…READ MORE ›

Checking Forage
Calculating forage inventory
By Ben Jensen,
For all businesses, inventory is a crucial part of the day-to-day and year-to-year…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cow Eating Forage
2021 Forage Quality and Digestibility
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Utilizing high-quality forages presents the largest opportunity for ration cost-savings…READ MORE ›

Calf drinking Milk Replacer
Calf Success: Milk Replacer Ingredients and Additives
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
In the Unites States, most dairy heifers in the pre-weaning phase are fed milk replacer…READ MORE ›