Swine

News

• Hog producers should take steps to avoid PEDV
  Wednesday, June 12, 2013
  COLUMBIA, Mo.– Hog producers should use good biosecurity practices to reduce the risk of animals becoming infected with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), says a University of Missouri veterinary resident.
• Lower break-even for cattle and hog producers
  Tuesday, April 16, 2013
  COLUMBIA, Mo.–Cattle prices have been at record highs the last few years. The reason is less meat on the market.
• MU economic report: U.S. meat producers need big grain crop to lower feed costs, boost profits in 2013
  Friday, March 8, 2013
  WASHINGTON – The pounds of meat produced in the United States will drop in 2013 for the second time in five years. That includes beef, pork, chicken and turkey, according to a report given to Congress today.
• Meat prices expected to rise due to high feed costs, lower herd numbers
  Thursday, January 24, 2013
  COLUMBIA, Mo.– Cattle prices are expected to set new records in 2013 while hog prices are expected to have their second highest year ever. High feed costs have led to lower numbers of animals, which University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ron Plain says is why meat prices will be going up.
• New or expanding livestock operations need to assess water needs
  Thursday, January 17, 2013
  COLUMBIA, Mo.–Producers who plan to start or expand a livestock operation need to think about water before moving forward.

Websites

Browse these University of Missouri websites:

• AgEBB: Farm Management
• AgEBB: Farm Marketing
• Meat Industry Focus Team
• Missouri Alternatives Center
• Missouri Swine Improvement Association
• Missouri Swine Resource Guide
• Show-Me Quality Assurance Youth Training and Education
• South Farm
• Swine Focus Team

You may be interested in these external websites:

• eXtension Small Meat Processors Resources

Publications

• G1880, Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
• G2306, Swine Care, Selection and Showmanship
• G2505, Universal Ear Notching Systems for Pigs
• SX1012, Profitable Pork: Alternative Strategies for Hog Producers
• WQ351, Composting Dead Swine

You may be interested in these related publications:

• CB1, Agriculture Guide Book
• CB4, Binder of MU Agricultural Guides G2000 - G5999
• EQ349, Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
• EQ350, Swine Manure Management Systems in Missouri
• G2526, Country Curing Hams
• G2528, Home Curing Bacon for a Mild Flavor
• G2952, Livestock Judging Techniques

Courses

• Missouri Beginning Farmers Program