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Farrowing

Hog Outlook: Sow Slaughter Drops, Barrows & Gilts Carcass Weight Unchanged

09/03/2010 02:43PM

Hog producers have been earning a profit this summer, so it is time to start worrying about herd expansion. History indicates that, on average, hog slaughter goes above year-ago levels five quarters after hogs return to profitability.

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Feet First Sow Lameness Symposium II Held In Minneapolis

Hog Outlook: Canadian Sow Herd Shrinks, Pork Cutout Value Sets New High

Australian Minister Tours Bacon Factory & Piggery

Hog Outlook: Futures End The Week Up, Slaughter Weights Decline

Mycoplasma Hyo. Vaccination On Day One

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Feeder Pigs

Hog Outlook: Sow Slaughter Drops, Barrows & Gilts Carcass Weight Unchanged

09/03/2010 02:43PM

Hog producers have been earning a profit this summer, so it is time to start worrying about herd expansion. History indicates that, on average, hog slaughter goes above year-ago levels five quarters after hogs return to profitability.

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Canadian Swine Inventory Stabilizes

Roberts: Higher Corn Prices Pressure Cash Feeders

Researchers Exploring 'Fusion Strategy' Against E.coli

Hog Outlook: Canadian Sow Herd Shrinks, Pork Cutout Value Sets New High

Roberts: Retail Beef Prices Higher, Corn Slows On Seasonal Pressure

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Finishing

Hog Outlook: Sow Slaughter Drops, Barrows & Gilts Carcass Weight Unchanged

09/03/2010 02:43PM

Hog producers have been earning a profit this summer, so it is time to start worrying about herd expansion. History indicates that, on average, hog slaughter goes above year-ago levels five quarters after hogs return to profitability.

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Roberts: Higher Corn Prices Pressure Cash Feeders

Hog Outlook: Canadian Sow Herd Shrinks, Pork Cutout Value Sets New High

Roberts: Retail Beef Prices Higher, Corn Slows On Seasonal Pressure

Hog Outlook: Futures End The Week Up, Slaughter Weights Decline

Hog Outlook: Pork Imports Up, Cutout Value Drops

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Processing

AFF Sentinel: The GIPSA Awards

09/02/2010 07:55AM

Maybe it's because I peeked in on the Emmy Awards and the HBO movie about Temple Grandin - Temple Grandin - sweeping the statuettes, but my initial impressions from the GIPSA hearings kind of fell into award-show type categories.

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USDA To Host Mobile Slaughter Unit Information Session In Nevada

Researchers Exploring 'Fusion Strategy' Against E.coli

USDA & Department Of Justice Hold Workshop Focused On Competition Issues In The Livestock Industry

Ranchers Differ On Benefit Of New Antitrust Rules

Australian Minister Tours Bacon Factory & Piggery

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Retail

AMI Foundation Reaffirms Safety Of Nitrite, Processed Meats

08/02/2010 04:52PM

Refutes weak study suggesting link between processed meat and bladder cancer

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AMI: National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Kicks Off National Hot Dog Month

Costco’s May Sales Rise As Consumers Step Up Meat, Fresh Produce Purchases

Beef, Pork Facing Supermarket Battle From Cheaper Chicken

Augusta Authorities Look For Burger Thief

Denny's Introduces Value Menu

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Hog Outlook

Hog Outlook: Sow Slaughter Drops, Barrows & Gilts Carcass Weight Unchanged

09/03/2010 02:43PM

Hog producers have been earning a profit this summer, so it is time to start worrying about herd expansion. History indicates that, on average, hog slaughter goes above year-ago levels five quarters after hogs return to profitability.

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Hog Outlook: Canadian Sow Herd Shrinks, Pork Cutout Value Sets New High

Hog Outlook: Futures End The Week Up, Slaughter Weights Decline

Cattle Outlook: Beef Exports Climb, Slaughter Total Down

Hog Outlook: Pork Imports Up, Cutout Value Drops

Hog Outlook: Calculated Pork Cutout Up, 2011 Pork Production Expected To Increase

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Associations

Sixth Season Of America’s Heartland Begins Airing Sept. 6

09/03/2010 03:58PM

America’s Heartland, the public television show about the American agriculture, kicks off its sixth season in early September, featuring all new stories and enhanced features connecting consumers to the farm.

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KLA: Cloned Steer Wins Major Show, Raising Questions

KLA: Teachers Learn How To Heighten Beef’s Flavor Intensity

R-CALF: Group Calls NCBA Attack Desperate Attempt To Deflect Attention Away from Its Cheating With Checkoff Dollars

NCGA: Corn’s Benefits As Part Of Livestock Diet

KLA: Livestock Markets Showing Strength Despite Economy

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Genetics

Swine Science Online Launches Classes

08/19/2010 03:08PM

After months of beta testing, the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence is launching classes at six state universities through Swine Science Online. Starting in August, the courses will be offered at Colorado State University, Iowa State University, North Carolina State University, South Dakota State University, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and the University of Missouri.

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Michigan State Professor Studies Keys To Better Tasting Pork

Modified Gestation Stalls Improve Sow Well-Being

United States & Canadian Hog Inventory Down 2 Percent

U.S., Canadian Hog Herds Expected To Shrink Further, More Cuts Needed To Stem Red Ink

Ownership Change For Newsham Choice Genetics

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Health

Mycoplasma Hyo. Vaccination On Day One

08/20/2010 10:19AM

Pork producers can now vaccinate for mycoplasmal pneumonia when they are processing baby pigs. Previously labeled for use in pigs seven days or older, this new label claim makes RespiSure-One from Pfizer Animal Health the only mycoplasma vaccine allowing for vaccination at day one.

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Iowa Pork Producers Association, ISU Announce Proposed Iowa County Swine Disease Control Project

USMEF: Hog Traceability System A Go-Ahead In SK/ Swine Fever Prevention

Pig Care Begins On Day 1

H1N1 Swine Vaccine Used In Herds

USDA Confirms H1N1 Virus In Minnesota Pig Sample

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Grains

Hog Outlook: Sow Slaughter Drops, Barrows & Gilts Carcass Weight Unchanged

09/03/2010 02:43PM

Hog producers have been earning a profit this summer, so it is time to start worrying about herd expansion. History indicates that, on average, hog slaughter goes above year-ago levels five quarters after hogs return to profitability.

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09/03/2010 02:08PM

The first outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the nation's meat supply.

09/03/2010 12:38PM

Take a look at the debate about the welfare and conditions of sows in the Australian pork industry.

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