Second phase of NAHMS swine study begins Sept. 10
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has completed phase 1 of the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Swine 2012 study. Producers will be invited to participate in phase 2, which entails completing a 45-minute interview on swine health and management.
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Out-of-feed events increase costs, reduce performance
Even with record-high feed costs, make sure you keep the feed flowing, say industry experts. Out-of-feed events only compound the problem of high-priced feed by reducing pig performance and slowing time to market.
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Spanish language PQA Plus and TQA certification, Sept 7
Pork producers in and around Minnesota may want to take note of a Spanish language certification trainings for Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA).
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BIVI accepting 2013 PRRS Research Proposals
For the last 10 years, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has contributed $75,000 annually through its Advancement in PRRS Research Awards to fund three selected research programs. The company is soliciting research proposals for 2013.
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Regional PRRS Elimination Project meeting Sept. 10
The meeting will be held Sept. 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Prinsburg, Minn. and will include current site status and updated maps of the four sub-regions - Stevens County Area, Kandiyohi/Renville County Area, Rice Area and Northwest Minnesota.
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Romney energy plan supports U.S. ethanol mandate
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has released an energy plan that supports Washington's ethanol quota, a mandate several U.S. governors want to suspend as the worst drought in more than 50 years sends corn prices to record levels.
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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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NBAF: The reviews are done and it’s time to act
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., makes no bones about it. The time is now to continue with funding and the construction of the new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kan. Roberts points to a trip to Russia and a mock foot-and-mouth disease exercise as demonstrating the urgent need for a biosafety level 4 laboratory to replace the aging Plum Island, N.Y., facility.
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Pfizer joins USFRA, will emphasize animal care
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) announced that Pfizer Animal Health has joined USFRA, becoming the first animal health company member of USFRA's Premier Partner Advisory Group. Pfizer Animal Health points out that part of the goal is to emphasize the veterinarian’s role in animal care.
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Canadian government seeks livestock antibiotic substitute
The investment will help Saskatoon-based Prairie Plant Systems develop new technologies that have the potential to replace antibiotics in animal feed using health-boosting plant products like mustard seeds. The goal is to develop feed supplements that would stimulate an animal's own immune system.
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Management of parity groups promotes herd profitability
Second-parity sows are prone to what’s often referred to as a “sophomore slump”. Proper nutrition strategies help prevent this potential slump in future production and keep young sows in the herd longer.
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