Use caution when pumping manure from deep pits
Many pork producers are getting ready to pump deep pits and caution is required due to hazards that accompany the job. If foam is present, the hazards are multiplied.
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Jack in the Box eliminates gestation-sow stalls
San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc., has joined the growing list of restaurants, grocery store chains and institutional food suppliers in eliminating gestation-sow stalls from the company’s supply chain. The company will expect compliance by its pork suppliers by the end of 2022.
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Group gestation will change selection and management dynamics
“Today’s sows are not your parents’ sows,” Tim Loula, DVM, St. Peter Veterinary Clinic, told attendees of a FeetFirst swine conference on Thursday presented by Zinpro. The most dramatic difference is that over the past 20 years, the sow herd has become tremendously more productive requiring different approaches to management, selection and animal care.
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Brumm Speaks Out: Right-sized facilities in a changing industry
With the extremely large numbers of slaughter pigs coming to market in the past three weeks there has been a lot of commentary written on where these numbers of pigs are coming from.
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Commentary: How about making some gravy?
When animal agriculture is faced with an inevitable change the public wants, why doesn't it take credit for it like any good politician would?
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Dry hydrants for on-farm use
Most farms do not have an on-site public water supply that can be used by firefighters. A dry hydrant may be an option in those situations.
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Prairie Swine Centre releases annual research report
The Prairie Swine Centre, located near Saskatoon, has just released the 2011 edition of the Annual Research Report which provides insight into a wide range of industry challenges and opportunities.
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Commentary: Tree damage from drought may linger for years
Since trees and shelterbelts provide important buffers on most farms by providing protection during all seasons, their setback or loss may be counted among the major casualties inflicted by the 2012 drought.
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Drought influences cull sow marketing
In choosing to feed cull sows, the producer is betting on the value of the gain offsetting the feed and non-feed costs. As feed is an operation's major expense, it's likely the primary culling consideration today. Another important consideration is to call ahead and establish a delivery schedule with your sow processor.
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NPPC wants agriculture’s input on fire standard
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is urging the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to continue working with the agriculture community to develop “sensible solutions” to address fires in animal housing facilities.
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NPB offers new ‘We Care’ posters
New this summer from the National Pork Board’s ‘We Care’ initiative is a series of six, laminated, full-color posters that emphasize the cornerstones of the program. The posters are ideal for displaying in barns, work areas or lunchrooms.
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