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Evaluating the piglet grimace scale as a method of acute pain assessment

Maria Lou is an Animal Science graduate student conducting research on the piglet grimace scale, which identifies and assesses changes in facial expression when an animal is experiencing acute pain.... More ›

Preparing Piglets for Weaning

The proper vaccination program and creep feeding are two important considerations for preparing pigs for weaning.... More ›

Free Range Hog Farm

See how Spragg's Meat Shop raise and package pork from their 200 acre Alberta farm. They raise their hogs in a open pasture setting with no medication. Because the animals are pasture raised Spragg's say the meat is much more red which appeals to both individuals and restaurant to buy from them ... More ›

African Swine Fever Update - Dr. Paul Sunberg

The US Pork industry is working as hard as the Canadian industry to keep out African Swine Fever.... More ›

Feed-Nursery Pig Care

High quality feed is critical as the young pig transitions from sow’s milk to dry feed. Learn how pellet quality and feeder adjustment help improve feed intake.... More ›

Environment-Finisher Pig Care

Proper ventilation rates are key to making sure pigs have enough fresh air. Watch Jamie Pietig discuss air flow and temperature and how they affect growing pigs.... More ›

Mat and Gruel-Nursery Pig Care

Feeding pigs on a mat or using a gruel are two key ways to promote feed intake. Watch as Jamie Pietig shows how to mix gruel and feed it to young pigs.... More ›

Calibrating Sow Feed Drops

Calibrating Sow Feed Drops... More ›

Effects of Summer Heat on Lactating Sow Intakes

Summer heat reduces feed intake. Learn how a change in feeding time and diet composition can minimize those negative effects.... More ›

On the road again? Be careful not to pig out

Swine veterinarians putting in long days on the road caring for pigs should be just as cognizant of their own health and nutritional needs, Katie Woodard, DVM, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Iowa State University (ISU), told Pig Health Today.... More ›

Creating the Perfect Pig

Todd Wiley, a third generation pork producer, and his employees walk you through the process of breeding sows on his farm.... More ›

Barn Walk Through-Finisher Pig Care

Jamie Pietig discusses the importance of daily barn walkthroughs and how they should include observations of feed, water, environment and individual pig care.... More ›

Daily Chores-Nursery Pig Care

Daily chores or walkthroughs are the most important thing that animal caretakers can do. Jamie Pietig discusses what to look for when observing nursery pigs.... More ›

Swine Industry Bio-security Principles

Swine Industry Bio-security Principles... More ›

New Perspectives: From Harvard to the Pig Farm

From Harvard to the barn, Paul Kalmbach Jr. explains how he utilized his Ivy League education to change his perspective and how he approaches pig farming.... More ›

Giving Back Where We Can: Meet the Real Pig Farmers of America

Miami County, Indiana has 1 in 5 kids going to bed hungry every night. Pig farmer Jeanette Merritt and her family step up to the plate to help feed local families by donating pork to their local food pantry.... More ›

Swine Biogas – Renewable Energy

Learn about processing waste from agricultural operations to generate Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) on locations in North Carolina.... More ›

How To: Step-by-Step Guide to Pig Hoof Trimming to Help Prevent Lameness

This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to trim sow and gilt claws to enhance locomotion and help prevent lameness. The video also outlines the equipment needed to effectively conduct sow and gilt claw trimming and features the Feet First® Chute from Zinpro.... More ›

Floor feeding gestating sows: advantages and disadvantages

When building or renovating your gestation barn for group housing, you need to select a feeding system that suits your herd and your management style. Producer Dave Devries knew he had calm sows and didn’t want to spend a lot of time fixing things.... More ›

Special Report: What’s behind the surge in sow mortality?

Pig Health Today talked with six experts about the alarming trend and, most important, what should be done to address sow mortality.... More ›

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