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Feeding corn germ to pigs does not affect growth performance
04/17/2013 1:15:00 PM
Inclusion of corn germ in swine diets can reduce diet costs, depending on the local cost of corn germ and other ingredients. Recent research conducted at the University of Illinois indicates that corn germ can be included at up to 30 percent in diets fed to growing pigs. FULL STORY »

Heavier pigs at birth may result in greater productivity
01/21/2013 8:25:06 AM
When it comes to litters, size matters. Larger numbers of pigs per litter have a direct correlation with an operation’s total pigs marketed; however, for these pigs to meet their full potential, adequate birth weights are necessary. FULL STORY »

New or expanding livestock operations must assess water needs
01/18/2013 8:16:02 AM
Producers who plan to start or expand a livestock operation need to think about water before moving forward. There are three main uses of water in a livestock operation: drinking water, cooling systems and washing of equipment and buildings. FULL STORY »

Brumm Speaks Out: Our understanding of the pigs nutritional needs
12/17/2012 8:00:00 AM
"When we combine the improved nutritional understanding with improved housing conditions, improved feeders and improved genetics, we have the basis for today’s world-class pig performance," according to Mike Brumm, Brumm Swine Consultancy. FULL STORY »

Alternative grains affect return over cost
12/04/2012 9:10:16 AM
Using alternative grains may lower diet cost per ton. However, due to reduced performance the actual return over feed costs may be lower also. Lower-cost diets do not necessarily mean better returns. FULL STORY »

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