Tag Archives Pig farming

Local feeds can help limit hog climate impact
Researchers work to figure out fibre, amino acid, fat profiles to expand hog feed options

North Carolina residents sue over right-to-farm law
The lawsuit cites concerns with large hog farms protected by the legislation

Innovative European products can bring livestock production advantages
Local distributor among Ontario’s fastest growing companies

Kitchen scraps eliminated for pigs in China
China's ag ministry blames feeding food waste to pigs for African swine fever spread

A look at U.S. steps to prevent African swine fever
The U.S. industry is being proactive, learning lessons from previous imported animal diseases

Maple Leaf Foods says group sow housing switch moving quickly
Maple Leaf Foods says it is on track to be the first large-scale producer to completely shift to open sow housing

Sow reproductive issues may be traced to unexpected causes
Poor feet and legs is one of the major causes not always observed as a reproductive problem