Don't let PRRS hitch a ride with your manure hauler. David Wright, DVM, provides tips for helping prevent the spread of PRRS during manure application procedures....More
February 2013 National Hog Farmer New Products include sow lactation feeder, flooring options, Swine Respiratory Disease solutions, Irrigation Management tools and a new Feed Additive
Antimicrobial use and antibiotic residues are a concern for pork producers. In recent years they have had a sterling record, but regulatory changes are still anticipated....More
Dr. Jim McKean, Iowa State University Extension Swine Veterinarian, tells producers to start preparing for the day when antimicrobial use is more restricted....More
Sow body condition scoring is more important than ever as producers move toward putting sows in groups as part of a move toward more pen gestation systems. In order to effectively assign subjective (visual) body condition scores, sows should be analyzed and scored early in gestation. It is critical to understand the points of evaluation on the animal and to be able to distinguish between fat and muscle.
A manure spill response demonstration at the recent North American Manure Expo provided tips for containment, control and clean-up when disaster strikes.
