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Impact of Sow Feeding on Pig Birth Weights
2014-02-27 19:04:00| National Hog Farmer
By Laura Greiner The average number of pigs born per sow has increased steadily over the years. As sows continue to increase the total born, the total litter weight rises however, not at the same proportion as the number of pigs born. Therefore, the average birth weight has a tendency to be lowered with larger litters. Data demonstrate that lower birth weight pigs have a higher chance of piglet pre-weaning mortality. Lower birth weight pigs are also delayed when it comes to days needed to reach market weight. In response to the concern of birth weights, nutritionists and reproduction specialists have been investigating ways to improve birth weights through sow feeding programs. read more
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Setting the Right Feeding Program
2014-02-27 18:47:00| National Hog Farmer
By Joe Vansickle It used to be that swine feeding programs were simple in nature, according to John Patience, Iowa State University Extension swine specialist. Those feeding programs were in place whether corn was $1.50 a bushel or $2.50 a bushel. Diets were basically corn and soybean meal, with added minerals and vitamins and probably some added fat. The life of a swine nutritionist was relatively simple. read more
Gov. Heineman: Nebraska Ranks First in Nation for Cattle Feeding
2014-02-26 08:53:25| Agriculture - Topix.net
Livestock development will be an important topic covered during the Governor's Ag Conference scheduled for March 5-6 at the Kearney Holiday Inn.
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FMD Anniversary Highlights Risks of Feeding Swill to Pigs
2014-02-19 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - Tomorrow is the 13th anniversary of Britain's most serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. National Pig Association is reminding Government and the public of the need for continued vigilance.
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Automated Powder Feeding and High-Speed Mixing Skid System
2014-02-11 06:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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