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Pan Coverage: Controlling the Controllables to Improve Feed Utilization
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Up to 15% of delivered feed is estimated to be wasted annually due to improper feed pan coverage and mismanaged feeders. Producers who focus on managing this critical factor can considerably enhance feed efficiency and improve profitability.
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Cobertura en el Comedero: Controlando los Controlables para Mejorar la Utilización del Alimento
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Se estima que hasta el 15% del alimento entregado se desperdicia anualmente debido a una cobertura inadecuada del plato de alimento y a una mala administración de los comederos. Los productores que se centran en gestionar este factor crítico pueden mejorar considerablemente la eficiencia alimenticia y mejorar la rentabilidad.
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Missouri Slaughter and Inspection Requirements for Livestock and Poultry Producers
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Missouri meat producers must register and meet inspection requirements to sell meat legally. Learn about species-specific regulations and compliance.
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Feeder Pigs Planning Budget
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Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri swine operation raising feeder pigs, producing 22 pigs/sow/year and selling pigs at 40 pounds.
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Farrow to Finish Swine Planning Budget
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Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri farrow-to-finish operation that produces 22 pigs/sow/year and sells hogs at 280 pounds.
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Hog Finishing Planning Budget
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Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri hog finishing farm that buys 103 head of 40-pound pigs and sells 100 head of 280-pound hogs.
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Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance
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See how LRP insurance helps farmers manage market price volatility risk. Missouri producers may apply for feeder cattle, fed cattle, lamb and swine policies.
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Application of Aboveground Manure Slurry System as Additional Storage and Solid Separator
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Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment.
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Biosecurity for Today’s Swine Operation
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Disease control is one of the most challenging areas for producers in swine production. Visit our site to learn about Biosecurity for Today’s Swine Operation.
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Managing Purchased Feeder Pigs
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Learn how to reduce stress and improve performance in feeder pigs through proper buying, handling, and management practices from purchase to market.
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Mixing-Vessel Composting System at a Large Swine Finishing Farm
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Learn about the mixing-vessel composting system used on large swine farms to treat manure efficiently and improve soil quality.
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Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) Insurance
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LGM insurance helps producers manage risk by guaranteeing a minimum gross margin. Learn how it works, and see cattle, swine and dairy examples in this guide.
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Controlling House Mice
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Bluegill Sunfish Production in Missouri
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Learn about bluegill sunfish aquaculture in Missouri, including species info, spawning, pond prep, and water quality management.
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Bait Stations for Controlling Rats and Mice
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Using bait stations to control rats and mice can be more effective and safe than using poison. Visit our website today to learn more.
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Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture
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This guide provides basic information on recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology and converting a swine barn into an aquaculture enterprise.
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Solving Wildlife Damage Problems in Missouri
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Learn 10 methods that can prevent or reduce damage that wildlife can cause on your property, and see the components of a wildlife damage management program.
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Routine Animal Mortality Management Options in Missouri
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Law requires that the body of an animal be disposed within 24 hours after death. Learn how to acceptably transport and dispose of animal carcasses.
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Inbreeding: Its Meaning, Uses and Effects on Farm Animals
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Mating schemes of animals are classified as either inbreeding or outbreeding. Mating closely related animals is inbreeding. Outbreeding is mating less closely related animals, but people disagree about where to draw the line. Learn more in this guide.
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Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress
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To enhance genetic progress in cattle breeding, reducing the generation interval by using younger sires and dams can significantly accelerate genetic change.
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Long Hedge Example With Options
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See examples of how to place a long hedge in the options market to lock in a price when buying an agricultural input used on your farm or agribusiness.
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Long Hedge Example With Futures
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Learn how to place a long hedge in the futures market to reduce the price risk associated with buying an input in this guide for farmers and agribusinesses.
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Farmers’ Liability for Their Animals
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Animal owners can have legal liability for acts of their livestock or pets. Learn about animal owner responsibilities, how to protect yourself from a lawsuit.
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Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source
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Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.