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Replacement gilts are essential for maintaining the productivity of the sow herd. Many producers experience a high loss of sows from their herd, which increases the number of replacement gilts that are needed each year as a result. However, having replacement gilts with less-than-optimal qualities increases the likelihood of those animals not making it into the herd...READ MORE ›
The 2022 corn silage harvest has been completed, and this year’s crop is now either in storage or being fed. Dry…READ MORE ›
In a popular YouTube video, Admiral William McRaven, a retired four-star admiral with the U.S. Navy, states, “If you…READ MORE ›
After another fantastic fall harvest, it is now time to sit back and start collecting data from this year’s crop to…READ MORE ›
Since autumn was so mild in the upper Midwest this year, it seems hard to believe, but the truth is unavoidable: Winter…READ MORE ›
On any given day, owners, managers and employees of pig farms must deal with multiple issues, such as pig health,…READ MORE ›
When it comes to raising great replacement heifers, our goal is simple: maximize performance while supporting optimal…READ MORE ›
As new cattle arrive at the feed yard, phone calls inevitably follow to veterinarians and nutritionists regarding bloat…READ MORE ›
Continuously challenging accepted norms is often the instigation of new technologies. For example, the most accepted…READ MORE ›
When visiting dairy producers, I am always curious to learn more about their feeding programs. One area I make a point…READ MORE ›