research science

Dr. Steve Meyer - Market Outlook for 2013 and Beyond

Market Outlook for 2013 and Beyond - Dr. Steve Meyer, President of Paragon Economics, from the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 16-17, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Dr. Scott Dee - Challenges to Regional PRRS Projects

Challenges to Regional PRRS Projects - Dr. Scott Dee, DVM, Director of Swine Research for Pipestone Veterinary Clinic, Pipestone, Minn., from the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 16-17, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

2013 Minnesota Pork Congress

2013 Minnesota Pork Congress Attendees at the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress were seeking information on health and efficiency as never before. Feed prices pushed higher following last year’s drought and ongoing PRRS challenges prompted many speaker questions during the seminar sessions.

Dr. Barry Kerkaert - Applying Research to Decision Making to Maximize Returns at Pipestone

Applying Research to Decision Making to Maximize Returns at Pipestone - Dr. Barry R. Kerkaert, Director of Grow Finish Management, Pipestone Vet Clinic, from the 2012 Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Health Seminar, August 9 - 11, 2012, Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA.

How To Improve Sow Lifetime Productivity

Sow Lifetime Productivity Improvements Dr. Chris Hostetler, National Pork Board, over the last year has developed a research plan to look at sow lifetime productivity. The metric has some challenges with many variable ecosystem inputs. With feedback from others in the swine industry, Dr. Hostetler has put in place a plan to understand sow lifetime productivity, how to measure the various factors, and outline a strategic initiative focus on improving lifetime sow productivity.

Playlist: One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Use and Resistance

The 2012 NIAA One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Symposium, November 13-15, 2012, Columbus, OH, USA.

Is human antimicrobial resistance a result of animal agriculture's use of these important tools? How will current legislative initiatives affect our access and administration? Is there a track record in other countries to guide our decision-making?

Dr. George Sundin - Antimicrobial Use in Plant Agriculture

Antimicrobial Use in Plant Agriculture - Dr. George Sundin, Michigan State University, from the 2012 NIAA One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Symposium, November 13-15, 2012, Columbus, OH, USA.

Dr. Matt Anderson - Antibiotic use and future records necessary to keep the government and our customers happy

Antibiotic use and future records necessary to keep the government and our customers happy - Dr. Matt Anderson, from the 2012 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 15-18, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Dr. Julie Menard - What Would Dr. Leman Do for PRRS?

What Would Dr. Leman Do for PRRS? - Dr. Julie Menard, F. Menard, Inc., from the 2012 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 15-18, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

What Is Group Sow Housing Research?

Science and Study of Group Sow Housing Dr. Ed Pajor, University of Calgary, outlines the current research on swine sow housing and the motivations for the different types of housing types. He also outlines some of the directions sow housing is taking and what the swine industry needs to learn so as to adopt these types of changes.