Smithfield Postpones Sow Stall Phaseout
Citing financial conditions that were the most challenging in three decades, Smithfield Foods has announced it will postpone plans to phase out gestation...
Trials Study Divergent Sow Feeding Systems
Pen gestation appears to be the future of sow housing, and helping pork producers pick an option that suits their operation is the goal of Innovative...
Holistic Method Turns The Tide on PRRS
Research compiled over the years has given pork producers better tools in their toolbox to combat porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS),...
Improving Wean-to-First Service Interval
To improve farrowing rate and increase litter size, it is critical that sows cycle fairly quickly after weaning....
Simple Steps to Save More Pigs
Morgan Hill farm manager Jeff Coby likes things easy and simple. His philosophy to boosting pig numbers is to let the sows do the work. He helps out only...
Case Study: Training Means More Pigs Survive
When Sarah Probst Miller, DVM, and Carthage Veterinary Service (CVS) staff first started work to fix a troubled Illinois hog farm, the farm's preweaning...
Advanced ESF Controller Offers System Flexibility
Electronic sow feeder technology improves pen management capabilities. Big Dutchman introduces its newly developed ESF (electronic sow feeder) system,...
Goal: Producing More Quality Pigs
As average litter size continues to rise, extra effort must be focused on saving the best pigs. As the pork industry strives to increase productivity...
Setting Pigs Up to Succeed
Investing in the first day of a pig's life can make a pivotal difference in its lifetime performance. Farms with a strong focus on setting pigs up to...
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....
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