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Finishing Pigs Strong
in the Summer

Summertime can be challenging for producers with grow-finish pigs. Keeping pigs cool and feed intake high can feel impossible with rising temperatures. Plus, harmful pathogens and disease can wreak havoc on pig health. Learn how you can keep your pigs cool and intake high to get more pounds to market this summer.

Finishing Pigs Strong in the Heat (Stress) of Summer

4 min

Finishing Pigs Strong in the Heat (Stress) of Summer

For producers with finishing pigs, summers can be rough. You’re trying to keep pigs cool while the temperatures rise. You’re trying to...

Proven Ways to Drive Intake in Pigs During the Summer Months

3 min

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...

Fighting Back Against HBS in Pigs

3 min

Fighting Back Against HBS in Pigs

Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome, commonly called HBS, is a significant concern for pork producers. There are no signs and no real explanation....

True Cost of Mortality in the Grow-Finish Barn

2 min

True Cost of Mortality in the Grow-Finish Barn

In swine production, pig mortality is increasing every year. While the cause can often be challenging to pin down, this increase is...

Filling the Gap Left by Ractopamine

3 min

Filling the Gap Left by Ractopamine

For years, many producers utilized ractopamine to add lean gain in the last 15 - 35 days before market. The tool improved feed efficiency...

Finishing Pigs Strong in the Heat (Stress) of Summer

4 min

Finishing Pigs Strong in the Heat (Stress) of Summer

For producers with finishing pigs, summers can be rough. You’re trying to keep pigs cool while the temperatures rise. You’re trying to...

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