Your Fall Swine Operation Checklist: What’s Worth a Second Look Before Winter
A few hours spent walking the barn in November can save a lot of time and money come January. Some of this is probably already on your list, but a few …
Bottleneck Nobody Saw Coming: What 20 Years of Sow Herd Performance Reveals
Two decades of genetic and management progress have dramatically increased what the modern sow can produce, but not without tradeoffs. New pressure …
How to Improve Piglet Health and Limit Fall-Behinds Post-Weaning
Producers know the nursery phase sets the tone for a pig’s lifetime performance. And today, that job is more challenging than ever. Smaller pigs, …
Sow Feed Intake: What to Track, Why It Matters and How to Act on It
Feed makes up the largest portion of a swine operation’s cost, but it’s not always managed as precisely as it could be, especially in the sow barn. …
Why Your Swine Nursery Nutrition Might Be Holding Back Your Finisher
A strong nursery nutrition program isn’t just about early growth, it directly impacts finishing performance. Every pound lost in the nursery can …
Ralco Strengthens Commitment to Sow Health with Acquisition of Sow Magic
Ralco is proud to announce the acquisition of Sow Magic, a pioneering product developed to address the pressing issue of sow mortality, from O’Bryan …
Maximize Profits with Effective Pig Feed Additives
As the summer market quickly approaches, pig producers are looking for effective ways to maximize their profits. One key strategy is using specialized …
Proven Ways to Drive Intake in Pigs During the Summer Months
As the weather warms up, many farms start to see issues with their herd’s feed intake. Pigs are easily stressed by heat, and not eating is one of the …
Fighting Back Against Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome in Pigs
Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome, commonly called HBS, is a significant concern for pork producers. There are no signs and no real explanation. Pigs in …
How Old Are Your Swine Diets?
Dr. Russell Fent, Ralco Swine Technical Team Director
As swine nutritionists like to say, “You can’t monitor what you don’t measure.”
The pork …