The following publications cover topics related to Swine Extension. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Composting Dead Swine

Reviewed

Teng Teeh Lim
Extension Agricultural Engineer, Food Systems and Bioengineering Joseph Zulovich

Management and Care of the Herd Boar

Reviewed

Mark D. Newcomb, John W. Massey and John Rea
Department of Animal Sciences

Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production

Reviewed

Roderick C. Tubbs
Swine veterinarian
Commercial Agriculture Program

This guide outlines good health practices for a seedstock swine herd. Preventive practices are emphasized. Specifics vary from herd to herd and are too individualized to address in this guide. Specifics should be worked out with the herd's veterinarian.

Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri

Reviewed

Find government and private funding programs to finance practices such as alley cropping, windbreaks, riparian buffers, silvopasture and forest farming.

Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding

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Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.

Laboratory Analysis of Manure

Reviewed

Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Swine Manure Management Systems in Missouri

Reviewed

Charles Fulhage and Donald Pfost
Agricultural Engineering Extension

Generating Methane Gas From Manure

Reviewed

Did you know that you can generate methane gas from manure? Visit our site to learn about Generating Methane Gas From Manure.

Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals

Reviewed

John A. Lory
Division of Plant Sciences
Commercial Agriculture Program

Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female

Reviewed

The use of artificial insemination in the U.S has skyrocketed. Visit our website to view our Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female article.

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Nutrients and Water Quality for Lakes and Streams

Reviewed

John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences

Swine Diet Manipulation to Minimize Environmental Impacts

Reviewed

Marcia Carlson
State extension swine nutrition specialist

Heather Wilt
Graduate research assistant in animal sciences

Optimizing Fertilizer Value of Manure from Slurry Hog Finishing Operations

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See recommendations for applying manure on corn, soybeans or fescue. Learn how to maximize slurry manure’s value and assess its storage and application costs.

Antibiotics and Other Additives for Swine: Food Safety Considerations

Reviewed

Marcia S. Carlson and Thomas J. Fangman
Department of Animal Sciences

The term antibiotic means "against life" or "destructive to life." An antibiotic is a natural compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism.

Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri

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Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.

Hoop Structures for Missouri Swine Finishing Facilities

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Thomas J. Fangman
College of Veterinary Medicine
Commercial Agriculture Program

Joseph M. Zulovich
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Commercial Agriculture Program

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