Learn essential strategies for raising pigs and poultry, including nutrition, management, egg production, and housing, in this practical webinar led by Penn State experts.
Feeding pigs a balanced ration can be a challenge. Not only is feed expensive, but as monogastric animals, a pig’s growth and well-being is readily influenced by the nutrient composition of its diet.
Flies are a nuisance on swine facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.
This document reviews swine industry programs and certifications that can aid pig farms in preparation for disease response and build the local response infrastructure.
Many small and independent swine farms struggle to get advice on pig care due to the shortage of swine-knowledgeable veterinarians. This new resource from Iowa State may help.
Raising pigs can be a satisfying enterprise. This article provides a broad overview on hog production and important points future pig producers should be aware of.
Farrowing can be a stressful process for both caretaker and the sow. Understanding how to use pharmaceuticals for farrowing will aid you and your veterinarian in reducing farrowing stress.
Pork Checkoff offers certifications that Penn State Extension can help you obtain. These certifications include PQA Plus (for 14yo and older), and TQA.
After breeding, the reproductive happenings below that sow hide can be largely a mystery. Producers need to have an idea of what hallmarks of fetal development to look for during gestation when problems arise in their swine herd.
In-depth information regarding how to ensure your hog reaches its full potential at the market hog show, including the best ways the hog can achieve market weight and properly develop muscle.
By Eileen E. Fabian (Wheeler), Ph.D., Elizabeth Hines
Providing housing to swine in cold winter weather includes the decision as to whether to modify the barn environment to keep it warm or to let the indoor temperature be similar to outside conditions.
This article explains how to select an agricultural ventilation fan for the conditions under which it will be operating in a livestock or greenhouse setting.
A psychrometric chart presents properties of air in a graphical format useful for troubleshooting greenhouse or livestock building environmental problems.
This article describes simple, relatively inexpensive instruments for detecting ammonia gas concentration in animal housing to ensure proper air quality.
In-depth information regarding how to ensure your hog reaches its full potential at the market hog show, including the best ways the hog can achieve market weight and properly develop muscle.
Find out how to estimate homeowner or farmer water needs and calculate how much water must be delivered from a private water supply to meet these needs.
Weather can be extremely challenging when it comes to timely manure application. The following principles should be considered when making plans for your next weather-delayed application.