Finisher Pigs

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Considerations for split-sex feeding
May 17, 2022
Split-sex feeding, the practice of feeding barrows and gilts differently, used to be a more common production practice. However, in recent years, fewer farms have implemented this feeding strategy. ..READ MORE ›
Piglet
Working to wean more pigs per sow
By Dr. Andrew Bents, Jan 17, 2022
We live in a fascinating time in agriculture, and the swine industry is no exception. While we have faced many…READ MORE ›
Cows in snow
Six must-know steps for successful winter supplementation programs
By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Dec 13, 2021
Cattle producers depend on effective and economical supplementation programs to meet the challenges that winter…READ MORE ›
Finisher Pig
Challenging dogmas
By Jamie Pietig, M.S., Dec 06, 2021
An open and curious mind is an asset worth having, even if it sometimes leads to taking more (calculated) risks. This…READ MORE ›
Checking Forage
Calculating forage inventory
By Ben Jensen, Nov 29, 2021
For all businesses, inventory is a crucial part of the day-to-day and year-to-year operations. Without product to sell…READ MORE ›
Dairy Cow Eating Forage
2021 Forage Quality and Digestibility
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Nov 10, 2021
Utilizing high-quality forages presents the largest opportunity for ration cost-savings on-farm. While still important…READ MORE ›
Calf drinking Milk Replacer
Calf Success: Milk Replacer Ingredients and Additives
By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Oct 19, 2021
In the Unites States, most dairy heifers in the pre-weaning phase are fed milk replacer rather than whole milk. Some of…READ MORE ›
Feedlot Cattle
Receiving management for high-risk feedlot cattle
By James Gaspers, Ph.D., Oct 05, 2021
Nothing influences an outcome more than getting off to a good start — or a bad one. Second only to calving and the days…READ MORE ›
Pigs at LLRC
Firsthand research and experience with PRRS 1-4-4
By Ernie Hansen, M.S., Sep 20, 2021
Although the LLRC-1 wean-to-finish research barn is fully filtered, the reality is that it only takes one positive case…READ MORE ›
Animal Feed
Maximize dairy profitability through reduced feed shrink
By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Sep 13, 2021
Feed costs represent 40–60% of the total cost of producing milk on dairy farms in the United States and are most…READ MORE ›