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Deen: We’re underestimating the cost of sow mortality
Jan 14, 2022Susan Spiegel
When a sow doesn’t reach her full potential, the cost to the farm and the income stream of the sow herd is often “grossly underestimated,” said John Deen, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Deen: Batch farrowing requires ‘different mindset’
Dec 16, 2020Susan Spiegel
It appears batch farrowing is making a comeback, according to John Deen, DVM, PhD, distinguished global professor at the University of Minnesota.
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Deen: Apply old lessons to new technologies
Feb 12, 2020Susan Spiegel
Classical education emphasizes the need for industries to adopt new technologies to keep up with external demands and constantly changing economic environments.
Why sows leave the herd: Biological priorities and productivity
Feb 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
When it comes to sow productivity, culling and mortality issues, “the simple answer is there’s no simple answer,” John Deen, DVM, University of Minnesota swine epidemiologist, told Pig Health...
ASF threat: Three US swine vets share insights from the frontline
Nov 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
The rapid spread of ASF throughout China and other regions of the world has raised concerns the disease will ultimately make its way to the US — a development that could cripple the nation’s pork...
Individual pig care offers path to better health, uniformity
Jan 22, 2018Susan Spiegel
Making pig uniformity part of the management strategy from birth can maximize profitability throughout the growth cycle.
