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Here you will find common techniques producers use to keep their animals healthy and avoid having to treat them.

Ventilation inlet air speed monitors described here are a cheap and easy way to assess proper ventilation in livestock buildings.

Feed grains contaminated by mycotoxins hurt feed quality and are detrimental to production in poultry and swine. Some key mycotoxins can induce differential impacts on poultry and swine production performance.

Manure injection conserves the benefits of no-till while reducing soluble phosphorus in runoff caused by high phosphorus concentrations at the soil surface. Less odor and decreases in nitrogen losses are additional benefits.

Information on ventilation systems available at Penn State.

Automated manure and waste water handling is most often accomplished by collecting and storing manure and waste in storages located directly beneath the animals or in a nearby containment structure.

Having a conversation with experts, your vet, and your customers goes a long way in the world of pork biotechnology.

Good husbandry and managing pig housing can reduce the impact of cold stress on swine herd performance.

Diseases in your farm animals can have serious consequences for you, your neighbors, and beyond. Learn how you can prevent the spread of animal diseases.

Tagging pigs for show is a requirement in Pennsylvania and part of good production practices for swine.

Body condition scoring is a useful tool for improving herd productivity. In this video, you will learn to conduct body condition scoring on your sows by learning the hallmark indicators of thin, ideal, and fat sows.

Understanding timing within the pig estrous cycle is essential to improving the reproductive success of your sow herd.

Beginners in personal meat production and homesteading may be interested in raising swine.

Practicing some seasonal tips along with good husbandry can reduce the impact of heat stress on swine herd performance.

Properly sized inlets – located to supply uniform distribution throughout the animal space – are essential to provide a more comfortable space for cows and poultry.

Manure impacts water quality. In Pennsylvania, everyone who produces manure needs a plan. That includes 4-H youth!

Want to diversify your farm and expand your income resources? This webinar discusses options for adding pigs to your farming operation.

An informative one hour webinar on nutrition and feeding for all pigs.

Learn about managing and reclaiming sacrifice areas while protecting ground soil resources.

Learn about the SHIP, RABapp, SHM, CSSC, and SPS acronyms during this virtual event surrounding swine disease incidents.

Learn about the benefits of feed form, and pellets to improve feed efficiency.

Learn about the induction process in sows, caring for sows during and after induction, and piglet care.

Learn about the types and impacts of parasites on swine and your family!

Livestock industry support and local emergency response are invited to get caught up on current knowledge in the Pennsylvania swine industry.

Learn how to maximize swine pasture foraging, maintain and limit damage to pasture grasses and more!