Swine

Breeding Herd Recommendations for Swine

by Joel M. DeRouchey Steve S. Dritz Robert D. Goodband

MF2302

A guide to choosing the proper diet for gestating gilts and sows. Includes boar diet recommendations. 16 p., b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

Why Livestock Producers Should Care about Antibiotic Resistance

by Mike Tokach et al.

MF3315

Answers to frequently asked questions about antibiotic resistance in livestock production. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 2016

How Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics

by Robert D. Goodband et al.

MF3316

Antibiotic targets and mechanisms by which bacteria acquire resistance. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 2016

Swine Management Practices to Reduce the Need for Antibiotics

by Mike Tokach et al.

MF3333

Swine producers can reduce the need for antibiotics by focusing on animal health. Offers practical tips for disease prevention including improving biosecurity, enhancing immunity, reducing animal stress, and monitoring and prompt treatment of sick pigs. 6 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2016

General Nutrition Principles for Swine

by Joel M. DeRouchey Steve S. Dritz Robert D. Goodband

MF2298

An extensive manual providing nutrition principles for proper swine nutrition. 44 p., b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

Salmonella in Livestock Feed

by Cassandra Jones Olivia Harrison

MF3549

Publication describes strategies to decrease the spread of Salmonella disease in feed mills. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2021

Feed Mill Biosecurity for Feed Mill Managers

by Cassandra Jones et al.

MF3550

Publication describes strategies to reduce the risk of contamination of animal feed by organisms that produce disease such as viruses and bacteria. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2021

Feed Safety Basics for Veterinarians

by Cassandra Jones et al.

MF3548

Describes methods to reduce the risk from swine viruses and other highly contagious livestock diseases. Diseases can be spread by contaminated feed, surfaces such as feed mills, feed equipment, trucks, employee shoes, and similar contact points. Quarantine time, temperature, and anti-microbial feed additives can reduce the risk of pathogens surviving in feed. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2021

Diet and Feed Management to Reduce Gaseous Emissions from Livestock Production

by Zifei Liu

MF3386

Gaseous emissions from livestock can be reduced through proper diet and feed management. This publication outlines principles and practices for achieving this goal. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2017

Feed Biosecurity for Swine Producers

by Cassandra Jones et al.

MF3547

Questions and answers about feed mill biosecurity practices. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2020

Technologies for Odor Control in Swine Production Facilities

by Zifei Liu James P Murphy Joel M. DeRouchey

MF2918

Outlines best practices for managing odors and air pollution related to swine facilities. 6-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2014

International Soy Shipping: Frequently Asked Questions

by Allison K. Blomme et al.

MF3596

Publication includes several common questions about importation of soy products and provides a brief description of best practices for importing the feed ingredient. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2022