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5 Trending Headlines: Is herd expansion over? PLUS: Rethinking beef promotion
2017-10-30 19:11:43| Beef
Heifers placed on feed are up sharply. Does that mean herd expansion is winding down? That and more awaits you in this weeks Trending Headlines.
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2017 cow slaughter on track to maintain herd size
2017-10-24 00:13:00| Beef
The data reveal that cow slaughter in 2017 is on track to hold the nations cowherd at level with or slightly larger than 2016. However, as weaning wraps up, will more cull cows come to town?
What’s the best PRRS strategy for your herd?
2017-10-13 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Every year, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) infects an estimated 25% to 45% of sow herds in the US, according to Clayton Johnson, DVM, Carthage Veterinary Clinic, Carthage, Illinois. No other hog disease today exerts a larger economic toll on hog farms than PRRS.
Mass cow herd genotyping project
2017-10-02 21:13:04| Beef
Female genotypes are rare and valuable, especially to predict maternal traits such as stayability and maternal calving ease. Furthermore, genotyping entire herds improves genomic evaluation by reducing bias created when only select cattle are genotyped. Therefore, gathering massive amounts of genotypes on entire cow herds will significantly improve the genomic predictions and rate of genetic progress.
Protect herd health through proper administration of killed reproductive vaccines
2017-10-01 20:00:00| Beef
Implement an effective vaccination program to improve colostrum and set calves up for lifelong benefits.
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