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Controlling Death On Any Sow Farm 

Take the quiz below to rate your score for managing sow mortality. High sow mortality has been and continues to be a significant problem within our industry....

Sow, Hog Hand Winch 

A new series of hand winches is available in three different models. Thern, Inc. has expanded its line of winch options with the introduction of a new...

Carefully Evaluate Disposal Options 

Pork producers should be prepared to handle emergencies and not wait until large numbers of pigs suddenly die. As states continue to modify environmental...

Horizontal Composter Handles Mortalities 

The medium-sized Biovator was tested for compliance with Canadian regulations at a 1,250-sow farrow-to-finish unit. Handling the inevitable mortalities...

Composting Turns Deads Into Valuable Fertilizer 

Mortalities are a reality on any hog farm. There are many options for carcass disposal, but some raise environmental concerns. Rendering is still the...

9 Products Pique Panel's Interest 

New products introduced to the pork industry in the last year and displayed at the 2005 World Pork Expo offered a good blend of new technology and sound...


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There was a lot to be positive about in the pork industry the last week of October. I realize it is difficult to be optimistic when you are still losing $25 to $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them. ...

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