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Producing Quality Compost From Livestock Manure
Introduction Composting is the aerobic (oxygen requiring) decomposition of manure or other organic materials in the thermophilic temperature range of 104 – 149° F (40 - 65° C). Nature provides an ...
Author: Katherine E. Buckley
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On farm AI – the pitfalls -
The earliest application of AI in pigs was a simple farm-based system. Semen was collected from a boar, the ejaculate divided into doses (with or without prior quality evaluation and extension) and immediat...
Author: Christianne E Glossop, Malmesbury, England
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Using Records to Optimize Breeding Herd Productivity and Weaned Pig Cost
The weaned pig output of a sow farm is dependent upon getting sufficient number of females bred, having high enough farrowing rates so that the target farrowings/week are achieved, and optimizing born-a...
Author: Gary D. Dial, Janelle R. Roker, Bradley W. Freking
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Next Generation AI - New Developments to Maximize Efficiency
AI has been in use worldwide for almost 50 years. As it reaches maturity, the industry is demanding increased efficiency. Where will this come from? One of the fundamental weaknesses of any AI system is t...
Author: Christianne E Glossop, Malmesbury, England
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Gilt development, management and parity control
INTRODUCTION A proper gilt development program should be followed to maximise their genetic potential. For a good gilt development program, producers must be willing to accept that this phase of prod...
Author: Keith Thornton, International Consultant in Pig Production, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Protein sources for weaner piglets - soya, fishmeal or milk products
The following article is a special collaboration from AFMA (Animal Feed Manufacturers Association) www.afma.co.za We thank their kind support. Introduction Pig producers continuously strive...
Author: E. Pieterse – Senior Agricultural Researcher: Agricultural Research Council, Animal Nutrition ...
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Tips and Benchmarks for Water Usage in Swine Production
Why is the VIDO Swine Technical Group concerned about accurate water use information? Inefficiency adds to cost Sustainable swine production will rely on efficient use of the natural reso...
Author: Phil Willson, VIDO Swine Technical Group
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Composting Hog Manure – Is it Right for Your Farm?
Introduction Composting hog manure has not been considered a viable alternative manure management practice until recent years, and even now the practice is thought to be more labour intensive a...
Author: Katherine E. Buckley
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