Five ways to maintain pig growth in summer without ractopamine
Apr 01, 2020Susan Spiegel
The summer months can be difficult for pigs — and producers. Pigs typically don’t grow as fast and feed efficiency often takes a hit. Much of the downturn is linked to heat stress, which costs US...
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...
