Study finds U.S. feral hog population can be managed
Oct 11, 2023 · The study will help conservation groups understand and plan for managing a problem with both environmental and economic costs, as wild pigs were responsible for over $1.5 billion in property and crop damage in 2007, according to the study. “Through their destructive foraging habits, wild pigs cause extensive damages to crops across the ...
The Maschhoffs Impact fosters community connection, engagement
October 2, 2024. The Maschhoffs, one of North America’s largest family-owned hog production networks, has launched The Maschhoffs Impact, an exciting community outreach initiative designed to strengthen connections between the company’s purpose and the communities where it operates. "The Maschhoffs Impact represents more than business—it ...
Management of the gilt for breeding and in first gestation for …
Apr 16, 2015 · Management of the gilt for breeding and in first gestation for longevity. April 16, 2015. 15 Min Read. 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 within a defined timeframe.
Seasonal trends are in pork producers’ favor - National Hog Farmer
USDA is forecasting that 2024 pork production will be 2.12% above last year and 3.3% above 2022. That level of increase indicates that USDA expects both slaughter numbers and slaughter weights will be slightly higher than in 2023. Per capita pork consumption is expected to total 50.7 pounds this year.
Avoid common pitfalls of gilt management - National Hog Farmer
May 19, 2020 · Avoid common pitfalls of gilt managementAvoid common pitfalls of gilt management. Many herds have figured out that maximizing gilt production takes extra time, resources and the discipline to develop gilts correctly every day. The most productive swine operations have a strong understanding that management of their replacement gilts determines ...
Five key issues for the U.S. pork industry - National Hog Farmer
Feb 14, 2023 · On Tuesday, NPPC released its latest pork industry economic update summarizing five key pork industry market indicators through January 2023. According to the Consumer Price Index, pork prices increased just 1.5% over the past year, as overall grocery prices jumped 11.8%., housing prices up 8.0% and household energy prices up 16.2%.
African swine fever: Do you know the signs and symptoms?
Mar 21, 2019 · High fever. Decreased appetite and weakness. Red/blotchy skin lesions. Diarrhea, vomiting. Coughing. Difficulty breathing. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service urges anyone who suspects sick pigs to report it immediately to their veterinarian, or to state or federal animal health officials. USDA’s hotline to report ...
Each farm needs right vaccination program for pigs and profits
Feb 6, 2018 · Broken-needle SOPs. From the Pork Checkoff’s needle management campaign — One Is Too Many — here are standard operating procedures to consider in preventing broken needles. 1. Use the right needle. 2. Use the needle right. • Ensure proper animal restraint. • Identify the proper site for injection.
NASDA conference addresses mRNA vaccines, ag labor shortages
During this week’s 2024 Winter Policy Conference, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members adopted 11 policy amendments and four action items, addressing issues such as mRNA vaccines, agricultural labor shortages and meat and poultry inspection programs.. Access approved vaccine technologies. NASDA approved a policy amendment supporting farmers and ranchers ...
Hord Family Farms acquires New Horizon Farms - National Hog …
Nov 20, 2023 · Hord Family Farms, a fifth-generation pork producer based in Bucyrus, Ohio has completed its acquisition of the assets of New Horizon Farms, a farrow-to-finish swine operation located in Pipestone, Minnesota. The Minnesota farm going forward will operate as Hord Farms West and will maintain New Horizon’s current pork operations.