When Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) hit North America in 2013, it had many in the swine industry scratching their heads wondering how and why? For any of you that were listening during your high school history
Tiny particles fuel powerful storms and influence weather much more than has been appreciated, according to a study in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal, Science.
The third-largest hog producer in the United States is buying more wheat for its animals to eat as prices head ever lower, making it an attractive alternative to corn.
A recent field study demonstrates how a real-time PCR kit can provide an accurate diagnosis of African Swine Fever with higher sensitivity and specificity.
The expanding distribution of African swine fever (ASF) is threatening the pig industry worldwide. Most outbreaks occur in backyard and small-scale herds, where poor farmers often attempt to limit the disease's economi
Search traffic for used skid steers at MachineryPete.com jumped 80% in fourth quarter 2017 versus the previous quarter and 62.6% compared with fourth quarter 2016.
University of Missouri's David Patterson gives a detailed look at why we must understand the science behind fixed-time and split-time AI protocols for the overall health and performance of our future cow herds.
Food choice is excellent, but food which marks multiple credence boxes is no different from commodity produced food relative to microbial food safety, says Meat Matters columnist Chad Carr.
New research studies the potential for new swine flu strains to emerge globally and their connection to the human population. It also looks at whether one global swine flu vaccine could be a solution.
Are you a good leader? Put yourself in your employees’ shoes, and ask yourself that question. Here are tips for helping you become a better manager/leader.
This is a cautionary tale of my interactions with animal rights activists. Be prepared for a negative ripple effect, and a lack of transparency.Here are some other things I've learned.
In a recent survey, 82 percent of pig farmers say they are aware of the upcoming regulatory changes regarding on-farm antibiotic use. And of those surveyed, on average, 71 percent have a defined record-keeping protocol
Producers need to educate themselves and their employees about the proper protocols when administering injections to livestock to prevent a needle stick from occurring.
The most significant policy issue of 2018 looms large over the outlook for the new year. Ag leaders of both parties say actions on trade in the first half of 2019 will decide agriculture’s fate for years to come.
Students in Missoula, Mont., will be learning how to butcher meat in a first-of-its-kind program teaching students about the livestock production cycle from conception to consumption.
