Co-infections make swine disease management more challenging

Boehringer-Ingelheim senior account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says recent studies reinforce a troubling truth for pork producers, health and performance outcomes in modern swine production are shaped by pathogen interplay. The post Co-infections make swine disease management more challenging appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

A potential shift in the cow herd

A livestock economist says there has been a decline in beef cow slaughter. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says, “Now certainly not 17% like it’s been so far, but that is a factor,” he says. He says producers culled cows at a higher rate in 2021, 2022, and 2023. “We’ve made some of…… Continue Reading

Feed additives provide multiple benefits for swine

Fortiva director of additives Stacie Crowder says getting pigs started is one of the biggest challenges facing pork producers. She tells Brownfield feed additives can support pigs through the tougher spots, like weaning and finishing. The post Feed additives provide multiple benefits for swine appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

NOVUS working to help piglets get off to strong start

NOVUS International technical services manager Alex Hintz says feed sanitation and feed biosecurity are hot topics in the swine industry. He tells Brownfield nursery pigs are the most vulnerable coming into the barn, and NOVUS can help get them on feed in a quick, safe, and clean manor. The post NOVUS working to help piglets…… Continue Reading

Swine diseases a concern for pork producers attending World Pork Expo

Domestic swine diseases are a concern for U.S. pork producers gathering in Des Moines for World Pork Expo this week.  National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says there continue to be outbreaks of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome. “I don’t know of a single pork producer that hasn’t struggled with this horrific disease that…… Continue Reading

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