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An animal science professor with Colorado State University suggests, when it comes to health and welfare, aggression and animal handling, genetics is a key factor to consider.”Pig Handling and Welfare” will highlight day one of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024, set for tomorrow and Wednesday Saskatoon. 

The Saskatchewan Research Chair in Feed Processing Technology says the biggest challenge with including high levels of pea starch in swine rations is the issue of flow.

Research conducted by Iowa State University shows tongue tip fluids collected from stillborn and dead piglets can be used to accurately detect the presence of the virus responsible for PRRS.

Animal health officials are responding to the first case of a pig in the United States testing positive for high path H5N1 avian influenza. On October 30th USDA confirmed that the first detection in a pig of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza had occurred on a small backyard mixed farm in Oregon that housed poultry,

Feeder cattle futures prices rallied in September and October to offset much of the decline that occurred in August.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program to provide resources for those wishing to produce their own food

A pair of recent market reports paint a picture of cattle on feed supplies remaining steady even as cash cattle prices moved higher.

A Canadian beef genetics team visited Kansas to foster cross-border relationships and explore advancements in cattle breeding operations

Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal breeding company, and BHZP, Germany’s largest pig breeding company, are pleased to announce the renewal of their distribution agreement for DB77 boars. This renewed five-year agreement will further strengthen their collaboration to meet the growing demand for DB77 boars in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to better gauge the environmental impact of the ranching industry with a new $5 million grant.