Technology and the Modern Pig Farm

Technology and the Modern Pig Farm

Though you may not yet have jumped on the proverbial bandwagon where modern pig farming equipment is concerned, it is never too late to learn about the latest advances in technology in pig keeping. As one expert has said, “The use of technology in agriculture...
Water Efficiency in Intensive Pig Farming

Water Efficiency in Intensive Pig Farming

Whether you are interested in intensive pig farming practices or you just run a very well managed farm, you know that overseeing your resources is an important part of your day to day business. Regardless of how bountiful your farm may be in materials such as forage,...
Health Management, Biosecurity and Pig Feeders

Health Management, Biosecurity and Pig Feeders

How many pathways can pathogens follow to make their way into your pig farm’s population? There are scores of internal and external biosecurity risks that can allow pathogens to be introduced to your farm in multiple ways. Though it is a good practice to vaccine...
Use of Antimicrobials in Pig Breeding and Farming

Use of Antimicrobials in Pig Breeding and Farming

Anyone involved in pig breeding and/or farming understands that there can be a need to use antimicrobials (also referred to as antibiotics) in order to address outbreaks of disease. However, RUMA (Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance) indicates in its...
Basic Tips for Fire Safety on Pig Farms

Basic Tips for Fire Safety on Pig Farms

The majority of pig farms feature indoor facilities where pigs will be bred and raised at various stages of life. Unfortunately, this leaves most pigs vulnerable to injury or death in the event their farm building experiences a fire of any kind. In fact, many such...