Humans pass on more viruses to domestic and wild animals than we catch from them, according to a major new analysis of viral genomes by University College London researchers. For the new paper ...

This month we decided to look the influence of farm size on production. Is there an ideal farm size? Is it easier to staff and manage a small or large farm? Data being used came from the Swine ...

The goal of the breeding herd is to consistently meet pig production targets by ensuring farrowing facilities are fully utilized. To achieve predictable pig flow, groups of mature females are bred ...

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held an open house event Tuesday to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy and ...

Year-to-date pork exports out of the United States are down 18% compared to the same period last year. Pork trade with China halfway through the year is down 38 million pounds. Trade to Colombia is up ...

Market weight of slaughter hogs has been increasing over the last 30 years. This is no secret in the industry. The USDA reports that slaughter weights have increased from 250 pounds in 1990 to 283 ...

Attendees at the Farm Progress Show talk with exhibitors and fellow farmers about latest ag technology ...

Recent volatility in the hog market has been both a blessing and a curse for producers trying to navigate the current environment as they evaluate risk management decisions. On the one hand, ...

The good news is the major change in the Corn Belt weather pattern with rain and in many cases heavy rains falling just prior to pollination of the Midwestern corn crop. The current forecast is ...

Agricultural Research Service scientists are developing an innovative approach to address a major environmental challenge facing the nation's animal farmers: the accumulation of nutrients in the ...

Considering the beneficial effects on intestinal microbial balance, dietary administration of probiotics such are live yeasts are reported to relieve the stress of sows in gestation and lactation.

Piglet survival can generally be defined as the number of piglets weaned divided by the total number of piglets born × 100. Piglets that do not survive until weaning are generally stillborn or die ...