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Sow mortality: The hidden consequences
My first experience in pig farming was in Brazil. That is my bias. I needed to come to the U.S. to experience the impact of PRRS on a swine farm. I was horrified with how much damage a nasty strain can cause...READ MORE ›
Piglets
Starting off on the right hoof: Nursery strategies to improve mortality and create more full-value pigs
By Lori Stevermer,
A universal truth exists in swine production: Pigs must eat and drink, not only to…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
10 ways to increase dairy profitability in 2019
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Dairy producers across the United States continue to face countless challenges as they…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pigs
It’s the start of PRRS season: Managing PRRS in swine herds
By Dr. Andrew Bents,
For those closely associated with the swine industry, it comes as no surprise that a…READ MORE ›

Beef Cows in Snow
Winter to-do list for cattlemen
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
Winter nutrition and management has many focal points but there are a few management…READ MORE ›

Mycotoxins in corn
Mycotoxins: Staying ahead of the threat
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
The 2018 corn silage harvest is complete and corn harvest is now in full swing. However,…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pig
A video guideline to daily pig observations and nursery pig care
By ,
Daily pig care should focus on four areas: feed, water, environment and animal care.…READ MORE ›

Calf in snow
Calf Success: Cold weather strategies for raising healthy calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Do you feel prepared to raise calves during the winter season? The lower critical…READ MORE ›

DDGS Cattle
The pros and cons of supplementing with distiller’s grains
By ,
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about protein and energy…READ MORE ›

Manure
Expect more from your manure
By Lori Stevermer,
As the fall harvest begins, farms across the U.S. will begin pumping manure from the pits…READ MORE ›