Livestock Risk Partners

Caused by the bacterium Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, swine dysentery is a production-limiting disease that leads to significant economic losses for swine producers. There’s no effective vaccine for the infectious disease, and the only treatment option is antibiotic drugs.

Tricks and tips for small swine producers managing indoor environmental and ventilation systems.

New resource available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.

Both Maples and Mitchell said the trend toward more “choice” graded beef is driven by a combination of genetics and management.

AASV says it supports the responsible use of gene editing technologies to improve the health and well-being of swine under strict safety and ethical standards

“The fenceline weaning process should take 7-14 days,” says Davis. Once cows and calves are not socializing with each other across the fence, then calves can be moved to a more permanent pasture if needed.

Alfalfa growth and development is influenced by several factors, including temperature, soil moisture, stand age, and variety.

With support from USMEF, two major Japanese ramen chains have switched to U.S. pork cuts, increasing demand for American cushion and false lean meats across 410 restaurant locations.

“Witt Cattle of Eldorado Springs, Mo., had the three Gelbvieh/Balancer consignments,” says Davis. The consignments sold for an average price of $4,900 per bull with a range of $4,800 to $5,000 per bull.

Canadian farms are at a crossroads – are they prepared to deal with the cyber threats of today and tomorrow? Cyber threats are no longer distant possibilities, they are here, evolving, and targeting the agriculture sector. To better understand the current state of cyber security in Canada’s agriculture sector, MNP partnered with RealAgristudies, a trusted