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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 ›
Nobody would argue that corn is not a highly versatile and valuable crop. Just ask any FFA member, and they will tell…READ MORE ›
Some occasions bring immediate job satisfaction, like watching a wet calf shake its head and find its first meal.…READ MORE ›
The last couple of years have led to uncertainty in commodity market pricing, and this year has been no different,…READ MORE ›
Most commonly, when the word holistic is used within the swine industry, authors are referring to the use of non-…READ MORE ›
The summer heat is here, and it’s time for the cows to kick back with some icy drinks by the wading pool or sit inside…READ MORE ›
Liver abscesses continue to be a nagging problem for today’s cattle feeders. Incidences of liver abscesses have…READ MORE ›
Split-sex feeding, the practice of feeding barrows and gilts differently, used to be a more common production practice…READ MORE ›
Summertime is quickly approaching, but is your facility prepared for the next heatwave? In the dairy industry, heat…READ MORE ›
There is no “hello” or “how are you doing?” when your nutritionist pulls in the yard, the first thing they want to know…READ MORE ›