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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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National Pork Board Names New Chief Executive Officer

The National Pork Board on Sept. 3 named Chris Novak, a state commodity association executive, as its new chief executive officer (CEO)...

Dieters Benefit from Higher-Protein Breakfast

A new study published online today found a link between timing of dietary intake and feelings of fullness throughout the day...

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