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?
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Commentary: Whack a mole is not the answer
Raising, processing, distributing and preparing food involves a complex series of systems. Actions in one sector can have unintended consequences in another.
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NFU encourages judicious use of antibiotics
National Farmers Union Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule discussed antibiotic use in animal agriculture today in a presentation at a national stakeholder meeting hosted by the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Washington, D.C.
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Iowa State researchers discover ‘bubble pig syndrome’
“Bubble pig syndrome” is a turn of phrase on what is better known as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) or “bubble boy syndrome.” In humans it is typically characterized by a lack of adaptive immune system, and it was recently discovered in pigs.
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New FMD vaccine approval expected soon
With recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks reported in Taiwan and China, many livestock producers are growing increasingly nervous about the possibility of the disease occurring in the United States.
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S.C. wages war on feral hogs
Last week, South Carolina joined the ranks of states that are adopting an increasingly hard line to control feral hog populations. Specifically, a state House bill (H.4943), would allow night hunting and more of feral hogs, coyotes and armadillos from March through June.
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Coated zinc oxide offers benefits in nursery diets
Replace high levels of zinc oxide with a cost effective substitute- Excential Zincoat. Excential proprietary microencapsulation technology delivers nutrients to specific sites in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Kansas animal health, feral swine bills move forward
The Kansas Legislature begins the second week of the wrap-up session with a number of issues related to animal agriculture yet to be resolved.
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- Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
- Help for flood affected farmers
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
- Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
- Hog Outlook: Retail prices up 2.4 percent over the last 2 years
- McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
- World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
- Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
