Split suckling became associated with managing the hyper prolific sow to ensure the small pigs in a high-born alive litter received colostrum. However, is there a benefit in survival or growth of ...

I am just back from "the land down under." My body is back in Iowa while my internal clock is still stuck somewhere over the Pacific Ocean and our luggage was last seen in Los Angeles. Aside from the ...

Reproduction issues are a major concern for livestock producers as they can greatly affect their bottom line and ultimately impact the cost of meat for consumers. Reproductive failure in livestock ...

Leading academics across four continents have joined U.S., Canadian and international organizations representing millions of farmers, producers and veterinarians to sign an open letter pushing back ...

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The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held an open house event Tuesday to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy and ...

Marsh had established an advanced Animal Disease Traceability system for Indiana, including premises registration for livestock and electronic tag distribution.

Lameness may become unapparent as the pig walks around or is alert to an observer, making the identification of affected individuals for treatment challenging. Joint swelling and locomotion ...

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, has announced an investment of over $3 million for two projects to enhance emergency management, develop risk assessments ...