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Hagen Named Vita Pus Swine Nutritionist and Technical Salesperson
Chloe Hagen recently joined the Vita Plus team as a swine nutritionist and technical salesperson. Hagen will primarily focus on serving swine producers in the Illinois and Wisconsin market area. She will help producers select practical nutrition and management strategies to reach their production goals, while contributing technical leadership and expertise to the Vita Plus swine team, the company said in a release.

Hagen attended Iowa State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences. She furthered her education at Iowa State and pursued a master’s degree in animal science. While working on her master’s degree, Hagen’s research focused on the compensatory growth of finishing pigs. She then pursued a Ph.D. in which her research was focused on the interaction between nutrition and health of E.coli challenged pigs. Hagen published six peer reviewed publications and received the Iowa State University Graduate College Research Excellence Award.

Hagen is dedicated to addressing the concerns of swine producers by bridging the gap between scientific research and slat-level production. Her extensive research in swine nutrition will aid the Vita Plus swine team in providing producers with innovative solutions to make the most profitable pig.

Results Released of dsm-firmenich Mycotoxin Survey January to December 2024
dsm-firmenich the leading innovator in health, nutrition and beauty, has released the results of the World Mycotoxin Survey from January to December 2024.

Each year since 2004, dsm-firmenich has analyzed a large number of feed samples from all around the world to understand and monitor contamination levels of the different mycotoxins in a variety of feed ingredients, the company explained in a release. This information is shared in the annual dsm-firmenich World Mycotoxin Survey.  The survey accurately identifies mycotoxin risks based on animal species and location.

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You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

Video: You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

It's time for some honest feedback here at Ewetopia Farms! Today, we’re showing you all eight rams we used for breeding this year. Instead of just presenting them, we thought it would be fun to create a “Ram Report Card” — where we point out both their strengths and areas for improvement.

But here’s the twist: you be the judge! In the comments, let us know what you like about each ram and what you think could be improved. No ram is ever perfect, but every one of them brings something valuable to the flock. By sharing perspectives, we all learn more about what to look for in good breeding stock.

At Ewetopia Farms, we raise registered Suffolk and Polled Dorset sheep, focusing on high-quality genetics, structure, and friendly temperaments. Evaluating breeding rams is part of the bigger picture of building stronger flocks — and we’re excited to share the process with you.

If you enjoy seeing how we evaluate our animals, follow along by subscribing to our channel. We share daily insights into the joys and challenges of sheep farming here in Canada.