Laura FernandezLaura Fernandez is a freelance writer. Email her at [email protected].From the Author - Page 2Antibiotic-Free MeatLivestock feed industry's interest in algae surgesGrowing global populations, antibiotic-free livestock production revitalizes interest in macro and microalgae in animal food.HomeUS pig industry puzzled by Senecavirus A spikeAn increase in Senecavirus A (SVA) cases has the U.S. swine industry puzzled. More than 100 positive cases of SVA were reported across nine states in August to November 2015 — for no apparent reason.HomeInsect protein for animal feed considered in EUThe edible insect sector was a buzz in late 2015 as the European Food Safety Authority published its first risk assessment on the use of insects for human and animal consumption, which states the risks involved with producing insect protein are similar to the risks involved with all animal protein.HomeUsing organic trace minerals against sow lamenessLameness is the third most common cause for culling sows in the U.S.—culls that could be prevented with nutrition.HomeA practical sow hoof trimming guideSwine producers that have adopted hoof trimming as part of their management say that it’s an investment that more than pays for itself with fewer culls and more productive sows.HomeHoof trimming improves sow longevityThe sow longevity movement is gaining strength in the U.S. with hoof trimming coming to the forefront.HomeSow group housing concerns in the USThe growing pressure to ban gestation crates, and the shrinking labor force on swine operations is driving the U.S. sow housing movement.HomeFeed traceability systems improve with evolving regulationsTechnologies related to animal feed traceability continue to improve as regulations evolve.HomePEDv in the US, two years laterThe porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is beyond the scope of eradication, but it has become more manageable and containable since entering the US two years ago.HomeUS bumper crops affect enzymes, amino acidsThe U.S. bumper crops of corn and soybeans are threatening the use of enzymes and amino acids in pig feed.HomeHealth is the biggest barrier for rearing gilts in the USThe U.S. swine industry is entering a new frontier that has the potential to lower herd-health risks from incoming gilts.HomeNorth America profitable again to raise pigsNorth American hog producers are in a perfect storm of supply and demand with record-high market prices and record-low feed costs.Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page
