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World Pork Expo celebrated its 25th anniversary this week and I've been to every one. Why stop now? I had a good time at the Iowa State Fairgrounds talking to producers, hearing the news, and...
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Genetic mutation in dystrophin causes muscle weakness and death
Stress-related issues like transportation cost the U.S. swine industry an estimated $50 million a year. Producers as well as researchers have long suspected that undetected stress-related syndromes...
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Both producers and consumers benefit from this program
Radio interview source: Chris Novak, CEO, National Pork Board
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Consumers expect quality from the pork industry, and hog producers strive to...
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Gradually introducing new food will help ensure proper consumption and growth
Radio interview source: Susanne Petersen, Marketing Manager, Land O'Lakes Purina
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Successfully-weaned baby pigs grow to healthy market...
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I stopped by the Iowa Pork Congress and immediately ran into a couple I have seen every year at this event for more than 25 years. Junior and Violet greeted me with, "Betsy! We need your advice...
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Genome study shows pigs can help with research on human diabetes, dyslexia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and obesity.
The first complete sequence of the pig genome provides a genetic comparison of the domesticated pig and its wild cousins and offers clues to how the animal evolved, according to the cover story in...
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In the summer of 1994, I was covering the livestock beat for Successful Farming magazine and decided to assemble a ranking of the largest hog farmers in the U.S. While I was doing the initial...
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Pigs raised in areas with very cold weather should be brought inside
Radio interview source: Steve Huntzicker, Extension Ag Agent, University of Wisconsin
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Some people house pigs in huts in the pasture when...
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Hot, dry summer weather can result in higher levels of mycotoxins in corn harvested. This can be dangerous for swine. Here are tips on dealing with the problem
Grain should be evaluated for mycotoxins prior to being used as feed.
Once grain is contaminated with mycotoxins, there are no known methods of detoxifying it. Here are management strategies to...
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Living the Country Life and Successful Farming took guests from Japan and California on a farm tour this week. The visitors were amazed by the technology, loved talking to the farmers, and even...