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New research links PRRS infection to gastric ulcers in pigs
Boehringer Ingelheim senior key account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says new research has identified a connection between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) infection and gastric ulcer development in pigs.
Ventilation and water key to protecting hogs from heat stress
Heat stress is a concern for pork producers. Dr. Jeff Hansen with Elanco Animal Health says even in controlled environments, weather plays a part in pig development. “Every year we
Bull management key to successful calving season
A University of Illinois Extension beef specialist says cattle producers looking to grow their herds shouldn’t overlook bull management. Travis Meteer says ensuring bull health prior to calving season is
Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit The post Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Rising input costs impacting cattle producers
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization’s members
Missouri initiates New World screwworm plan
Missouri has activated a plan to help detect, contain and manage New World screwworm if it gets closer to the state. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “Any warm-blooded species
Troopers: Teen driver is killed in SW Iowa crash after running stop sign
One person died in a crash Thursday afternoon in southwest Iowa’s Union County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, an SUV driven by 19-year-old Tanner Richardson, of Tingley, was traveling
Farmers urged not to rush into soybean roasting
A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious about jumping into on-farm processing of high-oleic soybeans for their animal feed. Dr. Lynn Davis with Quality Roasting tells Brownfield farmers want
Too much cow nutrition? Depends on timing
A dairy nutrition researcher says farmers can save money by not over-feeding cows right before calving. Dr. Phil Cardoso with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield dairy cows need
2020 Caucus winner Buttigieg to headline Iowa Democrats’ fundraiser
The Democrat who won the 2020 Iowa Caucuses is returning to the state to headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Pete Buttigieg will be the keynote
