July 11, 2022
Our goal was to better understand how to nutritionally manage poor-health pig flows to maximize pig performance in the face of disease pressures. Two objectives were addressed in three experimental...April 30, 2020
December 8, 2016
The amino acids requirements of growing-finishing pigs are met by utilizing a variety of protein rich ingredients, including soybean meal (SBM) and distillers dried grains with solubles, as well as...December 5, 2016
Of the health challenges the swine industry face, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus is arguably one of the most economically costly viruses to U.S. and world pork production....June 10, 2014
While significant advances have been made through research efforts to enhance the health, productivity, and well-being of swine, the detrimental effects associated with disease outbreaks remains a...April 23, 2014
This research examined the impact PRRSV infection had on grow-finisher gilt performance, apparent total tract digestibility and tissue accretion rates. Thirty littermate pairs of Choice Genetic...April 23, 2014
The research herein is an extension of the PRRS Host Genetics Consortium (PHGC), which is a national effort to identify genomic markers and host response pathways in response to PRRSV infection. The...July 16, 2013
The thin stillage leftover from ethanol production contains biodegradable organic compounds and sufficient micronutrients that an ideal feedstock for fungal cultivation such as Rhizopus microsporus...January 26, 2012
Feed costs are on the rise and are a major variable cost in swine production. As such, the overall objective of this proposal was to...
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