July 15, 2007
Cover Story
Vaccines Improve Performance
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
Trials show circovirus vaccines are producing marked reductions in finishing mortality, boosting pig performance and percentages of hogs marketed...
This Month's Focus: World Pork Expo
World Pork Expo Grows
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM
A total of 34,565 people attended World Pork Expo, sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). The 2007 figure topped 2006 by 10%. Pork producers...
2007 World Pork Expo New Product Tour
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Lora Berg
The National Hog Farmer New Product Review Panel felt exhibitors at the 2007 World Pork Expo had added some good features to existing products, in addition...
Sow Housing Forum Draws Crowd
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM
The Sow Housing Forum drew a standing-room-only crowd as members of the pork industry from around the world met to discuss options and management solutions...
Dykhuis Farms Grows Responsibly
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
As a Michigan operation expands, it implements an environmentally balanced nutrient management plan to address groundwater concerns and increase nutrient...
Calculating Manure's Value
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
A new economic formula calculates the true value of hog manure, according to a University of Minnesota Extension educator. There's no doubt that the rising...
Prices Look Favorable For Most of 2007-2008
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
Despite production growth and higher feed costs, prices look favorable for the next two years. Glenn Grimes hopes his profitability predictions for 2007...
PQA Plus Launched
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Dale Miller Editor
New quality assurance/animal well-being certification program rolled out for producers of all sizes. Members of the National Pork Board and this year's...
From My Perspective
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Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Dale Miller Editor Summer events offer perfect opportunity to bend an ear, twist an arm. By the time you read this, you'll have fond memories of 4th of July picnics, parades... |
Veterinarians on Call
Clostridium Difficile: Emerging Disease
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Paul Armbrecht, DVM Lake City, IA
This bacterial pathogen strikes piglets at an early age. Clostridium bacteria are common in the environment, found in soil and water as well as the gut...
News and Views
Purdue Lauches Air Quality Study
Jul 15, 2007 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
The project measures gases and dust released by agricultural operations. Purdue University has officially begun the largest study ever to measure levels...
