Does Farrowing Crate Size Impact Pig Survival?
Research for piglet survival requires hundreds of replicates per treatment to achieve adequate statistical power. By Mark Knauer and Patrick …
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Swine Innovation Forum Recordings Released
We are pleased to announce that the recordings of ALL the presentations at our 2022 Swine Innovation Forum are …
The NC State Swine Extension Team Thanks YOU
The 2022 Swine Innovation Forum Goes off Without a Hitch We are blown away by the turn out and support …
2022 Swine Innovation Forum Agenda
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our Swine Innovation forum on May 12th at The Maxwell Center …
Where Do You Find Your Information?
A PhD or DVM in swine production helps the credibility of the information source, especially when looking for technical …
Swine Extension Specialists Announce 2022 Innovation Forum
Save the Date for the 2022 Swine Innovation Forum Hosted by NC State Swine Extension Specialists This year, our team …
Stay Connected With Swine Specialists
The NC State Swine Extension Specialists are looking to connect with an even larger audience in the new year. …
Pandemic Assistance Available for Swine and Dairy Producers
Eligible Farmers Will Receive $31,500 Payment in Phase 1 RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has …
Does Basic Copper Chloride Source Impact Grow-Finish Performance?
Results suggest basic Cu chloride enhances finishing throughput. Mark Knauer, Chris van de Ligt, North Carolina State University, Micronutrients Micronutrients, such …
Effects on Farrowing: Stall Size and Heat Lamps
Effect of stall size, number of heat lamps during farrowing: Part 3 Suzanne M. Leonard, Brett C. Ramirez, North Carolina …
Effect of Stall Size, Number of Heat Lamps During Farrowing: Part 2
Data analysis reveals differences between gilts and multiparous sows in both behavior and productivity. Suzanne Leonard, Brett Ramirez, North Carolina …
Effect of Stall Size, Number of Heat Lamps During Farrowing: Part 1
Turn, day of lactation, and sow parity were all related to piglet mortality and weight gain. Suzanne M. Leonard, Brett …