Bob Thaler Ph.D. Archives - Pork Checkoff

Investigator: Bob Thaler Ph.D.

Above Ground Burial/Composting of Swine Mortalities

May 20, 2022

The overall objective of this project was to determine whether or not the Above Ground Burial (AGB) system is a practical solution for pork producers in the Western Cornbelt for mass burial in the...
Reduced Nocturnal Temperature for Early-Weaned Pigs

October 23, 2008

Research in the 1980’s demonstrated that nursery room temperature could be reduced 10oF during the night without adversely affecting pig performance. This resulted in a significant...