US swine Newsletter 5 Sept 2012

Prioritize flu vaccinations to protect people and pigs

“That is the best thing producers can do to protect their families, co-workers and pigs from the flu.”

Precision breeding brings naturally castrated piglets

"Gene-editing can be used to eliminate the need for castration and improve farm-animal welfare."

Digestibility of calcium varies throughout gestation in sows

Ultimately, the researcher hopes to provide an optimal calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to the swine nutrition industry for each stage of gestation.

Tracking wild pigs in real time

Understanding how, when, and why they use different food resources is important because it may be a significant contributing factor in their expansion.

Assessment of feed risk mitigation tools now complete

By stacking risk mitigation strategies, pork producers can boost their defense against foreign animal disease.

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August exports strong for U.S. pork

Although still held back by China’s retaliatory duties, China/Hong Kong was the largest destination for U.S. pork.

Pork: Better than ever

America's pig farmers are using the best practices possible - they're committed to safe, responsible and sustainable production.

Quality Assurance Specialist

The Hanor Company | Sioux Center, IA

Sow Farm Manager

Kaizen Farms | Ash, NC

Sow Production Intern

Iowa Select Farms | IA

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Lean Hogs Dec 19
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