Human Nutrition
Ounce-Equivalents in the Protein Foods Group: Benefits of Quality Protein
September 26, 2018By Dr. Arny Ferrando PhD
To help the consumer meet protein needs while achieving the goal of varied protein food sources, the DGAs Committee published "ounce equivalents" in the protein foods group. It is stated, among other...
Environment - Environmental Footprint
Carbon, water, and land use for pork production when modifying type and regional sourcing of feed ingredients
September 6, 2018By Dr. Jennifer Schmitt
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Improving pig performance and economic return by application of ultra-high doses of phytase in finishing pigs
August 31, 2018By Dr. Eric Van Heugten Ph.D.
Swine Health - Foreign Animal Disease
Negative cohort study plan for the estimation of diagnostic specificity of Two PCR assays for the detection of Classical Swine Fever, African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth disease viruses in oral fluid samples
August 21, 2018By Dr. Rodger G. Main Ph.D.
Environment - Environmental Footprint
Retrospective Analysis of US Pork Production from 1960 to 2015 Using LCA
August 1, 2018By Dr. Gregory J. Thoma Phd
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Strategies to modify fiber structure and increase digestible energy in corn distillers dried grains with soluble
August 1, 2018By Dr. Pedro Urriola Ph.D.
Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity
Capturing genetic potential for greater sow lifetime productivity
July 19, 2018By Dr. George Foxcroft PhD BSc
Extensive collection of data on litter birth weight phenotypes has been a key part of the Preliminary (Phase 1) Trial and involved weighing successive litters born to over 1,000 Line 3 sows. In turn,...
Environment - Manure Storage / Application
Meta-analysis of swine manure and commercial fertilizer on environmental endpoints and soil health
July 18, 2018By Dr. Jerry L. Hatfield Ph.D.
Swine manure is a valuable asset when applied to the soil; however, to others it is a waste material with little value compared to commercial fertilizer. Comparisons between commercial fertilizer and...
Swine Health - Foreign Animal Disease
Negative cohort study plan for the estimation of diagnostic specificity of Two PCR assays for the detection of Classical Swine Fever, African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth disease viruses in oral fluid samples
July 17, 2018By Dr. Jane Christopher-Hennings DVM MS
Pork Safety - Post-Harvest
From feed to meat: investigation of the prevalence and distribution of Salmonella enterica serotype I 4,[5], 12:i: – a pathogen of interest in pork
July 16, 2018By Dr. Valentina Trinetta
Ensuring the safety of pork is essential for producers in order to maintain animal and human health, and also to continue serving export markets. One barrier to this is the rising occurrence of...
Animal Well-being
Development of an interactive training app for timely and humane on-farm euthanasia in pre-weaned piglets
July 16, 2018By Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia Ph.D.
Euthanasia is a necessary act for any operation keeping live animals. However, science-based guidance for pig producers on proper on-farm decision criteria for euthanasia in piglets is deficient.
Environment - Manure Storage / Application
Sustainability Evaluation of a Solid-Liquid Manure Separation Operation
July 1, 2018By Dr. Teng Teeh Lim Ph.D.
