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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 ›
Pigs at LLRC
Firsthand research and experience with PRRS 1-4-4
By Ernie Hansen, M.S.,
Although the LLRC-1 wean-to-finish research barn is fully filtered, the reality is that…READ MORE ›

Animal Feed
Maximize dairy profitability through reduced feed shrink
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Feed costs represent 40–60% of the total cost of producing milk on dairy farms in the…READ MORE ›

Beef cattle
Strategies to market calf-feds earlier
By ,
Every year, around the end of the fall harvest, cattle producers contemplate what to do…READ MORE ›

Dry corn
Drought-Stressed Corn Silage: What You Can Expect
By Bruce Ziegler,
The 2021 growing season has been quite variable in many parts of the country. As of late…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
Grouping strategies to maximize efficiency
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Strategically grouping cows on the farm can result in efficiencies and benefits. It can…READ MORE ›

AllBite
Options for mitigating vice behaviors
By ,
While the pork industry is very good at gathering data on productivity to drive progress…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Calf Success: Mycotoxins: Not just a dairy cow issue
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
It is well-known in the dairy industry that mycotoxins are not to be taken lightly.…READ MORE ›

Beef Calf
Optimizing genetic potential with creep feed
By ,
Weaning weight is an important indicator of a ranch’s output, as it can serve as a gauge…READ MORE ›

Finisher Pigs
Strategies to capitalize on higher market prices when facing summer heat and lower feed intake
By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D.,
It is well-known that hog prices in the United States have a predictable seasonal pattern…READ MORE ›