Better Ingredients, Better Feed: One Producer’s Tale of Gains
Dustin Coleman raises wean pigs under contract on his farm in Missouri.
Data Itself Doesn’t Tell Us Anything
Producers are extremely good at several things: working hard, caring for their animals, and planning.
Think Small to Maximize Profit
All manner of pork industry advisors these days urge producers to constantly examine “the big picture” of their operations.
Search out savings — but don’t scrimp on herd-health essentials
When it comes to cutting costs for a swine operation, producers need to balance the necessity of saving money against.
Your Herd Troublemakers
One of the most common concerns I hear from producers is their young sow performance.
Establishing and Sticking With Testing Protocols to Prevent Herd Disease
There are two categories of routine monitoring of a swine herd that Carthage Veterinary Service Veterinarian Elise Toohill, DVM, recommends.
Highlighting 2024 Research Into Feeding Practices, Cleaning for Improved PSY
This year was writing-heavy for our research team at Carthage.
Empower Your On-Farm Talent to Build Better Data
Carefully collected and recorded data can assist a farm’s decision-maker in their job, whether it’s aiding the producer in making.
Biosecurity Better Tailored to PRRS Prevention
You’re nursing a coffee at the diner when you spot the man in line to order.
Built with Grit: 34th Carthage Annual Swine Conference Champions Resilience and Innovation in Pork Production
The 34th Carthage Annual Swine Conference has embraced the theme “Built with Grit,” which encapsulates our current outlook on the industry.