Pennsylvania Sow Farm Gets Sows Back on Feed Fast using SOS™
“If you’d asked, I’d have said our sows are never off of feed. But boy, was I wrong.”
— Katie Stambaugh is the Operations Manager for Green …
The Connection Between Sow Health and Colostrum Quality
Colostrum from sows is essential to the future success of piglets. Over time, the pork industry has raised more prolific sows that produce more …
How to Improve Sow Mortality Rates
Over time in the pork industry, there has been an increase in sow mortality with little to no explanation. With this trend in mind, sow health should …
What Causes Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome in Pigs?
A common culprit of animal loss in the pork industry is hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS). Though commonly found in finishing pigs, it is possible for …
Driving Swine Finishing Efficiencies
When it comes to raising grow-finish pigs, any efficiencies that benefit both the pig and producer are welcomed.
The team of professionals at Ralco …
Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Pigs from Heat Stress
Creating the ideal environment within a modern pig barn is key to protecting pigs from heat stress. Dr. Jim Hedges, Senior Technical Advisor for Ralco …
Understanding Calf Pneumonia: What You Need to Know
Summer is usually a calm time for beef producers. Calving is done, breeding is in progress, and weaning is still a few months away. Your cows are …
Why Heat Stress Equals Gut Stress in Cattle
As temperatures and humidity levels reach above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, beef cows experience physiological stress trying to deal with their heat load. …
How Garlic Can Help Minimize Pink Eye in Cattle
Flies are enemy number one on most ranches, and with good reason. They spread diseases such as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) or pink …
Summer Stress: Keep Your Cows Healthy All Summer Long
High temperatures and humidity are tough on cattle and productivity. And worse, stress can compound in animals, as pink eye, summer pneumonia, and …