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World meat trade declines

World Ag Outlook Chair Mark Jekanowski says USDA is forecasting a reduction in the global meat trade. Jekanowski points to anticipated production changes for the meat sector.... More ›

U.S. CattleTrace

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it’s important to remember that disease traceability is paramount in ag’s livestock sector. Brandon Depenbusch of U.S. CattleTrace provides a rundown on a cattle disease tracing system that could help better track beef disease in the United States.... More ›

From farm to client

Here is a virtual tour of duBreton farms. The standards we apply to ourselves are much higher than those of regular farms in Quebec and Canada. Our animals are not given any antibiotics, they have straw for their comfort and two to three times more space to express their natural behaviour.... More ›

Myth-busting #1: Wean-to-estrus feeding

Recent studies show minimal impact on future reproductive performance. Full feed thin sows only. Assuming a corn-soybean meal based diet, we recommend 3.6 kg per day for ideal and fat sows. Consult a qualified swine nutritionists first.... More ›

Dr. John Patience: One of the most important decisions in swine production

Today’s episode will cover One of the most important decisions in swine production: dietary energy level. “If you get dietary energy right you can keep your costs as low as possible… but if you get your energy wrong, you can affect performance and net income in a negative way.” – Dr. John Patien... More ›

Covid-19 & Animals

Dr. Rosslyn Biggs has information on Covid-19 and animals, and how current evidence shows they cannot spread the virus.... More ›

Beef Sustainability

Robin White of the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech talks about the 2019 Global Agricultural Productivity Report and her research into agricultural sustainability.... More ›

Trying not to get discouraged. (THE HIGHS & LOWS OF LAMBING)

Lambing isn't easy. There are issues that pop up that sometimes, even the most prepared, couldn't see coming.... More ›

Make AI Work for Your Cow Herd

John Hall, a University of Idaho Extension beef cattle specialist, talks about opportunities commercial beef cattlemen have when using artificial insemination.... More ›

Minimal Evidence of Antibiotic Resistance in Swine

Data from nearly 2 decades of experience in a large veterinary practice indicate minimal resistant infections in swine, but that will not deter efforts to maximize preventive care and minimize the need for antibiotics.... More ›

Markets with Elaine Kub

Analyst and Author Elaine Kub discusses the recent COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota pork processing plant, provides an update on planting and offers some ways to navigate business decisions amid current market uncertainty.... More ›

Do you know which of your cows has an abnormal reproduction cycle? | DelPro Tutorials

Find out in this tutorial how easy it is to find cows with an abnormal cycle, or a cow with an abortion. This is made possible by the unique new hero feature of the VMS™ V310 - DeLaval RePro™. Listen to Rene in this tutorial as he explains how you can identify abnormal cow in DelPro FarmManager.... More ›

An Urgent Message from the Eastern Canadian Beef Sector

We recognize the unprecedented demands being placed on our leaders as our country attempts to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for that, we thank you and your colleagues for your exemplary efforts to ensure business continuity throughout the supply chain.... More ›

Livestock Marketing

Derrell Peel says cattle producers are feeling the pain of a clogged beef processing system.... More ›

Cow-Calf Corner - Body Condition & Estrus Cycling

Glenn Selk discusses how body condition can impact a cows return to estrus.... More ›

PIG FEED: SHOULD I PELLET THE DIET? A COMMON QUESTION ON PIG NUTRITION

PIG FEED: SHOULD I PELLET THE DIET? A COMMON QUESTION ON PIG NUTRITION | Swine It... More ›

Agriculture and Food Production Workers Are a Crucial Part of Our Nation’s Response To COVID-19

At Smithfield, we understand that continuing to deliver food is of vital importance, now more than ever. Our over 40,000 U.S. team members, thousands of American family farmers and other supply chain partners are a crucial part of our nation’s response to COVID-19, or coronavirus.... More ›

Dr. Mark Knauer: A simple tool that is changing swine production around the globe

Today’s episode will cover “A simple tool that is changing swine production around the globe”. “If you have fat, over-conditioned, sows you're burning a lot of money in feed costs and you're also going to have poor reproductive throughput.” – Dr. Mark Knauer.... More ›

Having a Livestock Care Plan

Kris Hiney explains why it is important to have a detailed plan for animal care ahead of disasters and pandemics.... More ›

COVID-19 Packing Plant Closures Stress Meat Supply Chain

As the livestock sector continues to suffer, farmers remain concerned. Josh Buettner has our report.... More ›

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