Herd Health

Symposium focuses on African Swine Fever

Scientists from around the world participated in Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute May 15-17 taking a global look at the highly contagious viral disease, African swine fever (ASF). Full story

Antibiotic residues in DDGS pose little risk

Bacterial contamination during the fermentation step of ethanol production can be a challenge and can reduce the yield by 1 percent to 5 percent, according to research estimates. Antibiotics are used to manage the problem, but are there other concerns? Full story

New program sets course for 30 PSY

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, LLC has rolled out a new industry initiative – the “Feeding for 30 Program,” as part of its ongoing commitment to animal nutrition. The program builds on the industry goal of achieving 30 pigs per sow per year (PSY). Full story

Proper sow injection technique lowers residue risk

Using proper sow injection techniques will help increase product efficacy while reducing the likelihood of violative tissue residues at slaughter. By using proper injection techniques you can also reduce injection-site reactions and the chance of broken needles. Full story

How many futures contracts can one market support?

On April 12, the InterContinental Exchange (ICE) announced that it will be offering futures and options contracts for corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil beginning May 14. Full story