Swine

Environmental Considerations for Composting Livestock Mortalities

by Ron Graber Joel M. DeRouchey

MF2729

This publication addresses methods and considerations of composting livestock mortalities. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

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

Salmonella in Livestock Feed

by Olivia Harrison Cassandra Jones

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.

Published Date: Jun 2021

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

Pork Processing Options for Consumers

by Travis O'Quinn et al.

MF3396

How much meat to expect from a pig after processing. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2018

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

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