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Dont let lameness trip up pigs performance
2017-07-18 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
If lameness is a significant herd issue, examination of affected animals by a veterinarian and collection of samples for laboratory testing can be essential factors in determining a definitive cause.
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Genetic selection to improve performance of pigs fed high-fiber diets
2017-07-13 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Study demonstrates the inclusion of 45% fibrous byproduct ingredients in diets fed to finishing pigs decreased ADG, gain to feed, hot carcass weight, loin eye area, back fat thickness, yield and daily lean gain.
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ASF Hits Ashanti Region; 400 Pigs Killed
2017-07-12 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GHANA - An outbreak of African swine fever has hit the Ashanti region, the Veterinary Services Department has revealed.
HSA Commits to New Research, Development to Improve the Welfare of Pigs at Slaughter
2017-07-11 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) and the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) are jointly offering up to £400,000 of research funding for a project to develop a more humane way to stun pigs during commercial slaughter.
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Demand for UK Pigs Continues to Reflect Hot Weather
2017-07-10 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - Demand for UK pigs continues to reflect the weather (hot) and, although the SPP only moved up by 0.15p to stand at 162.43p, spot prices have continued to reach for the sky with bids generally between 172p/kg and 175p/kg according to spec, with no shortage of takers, writes Peter Crichton in his latest "Traffic Light" commentary (7 July).
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