Pork Safety - Post-Harvest
Pork Checkoff Research
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Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Impact of dietary fiber on nutrient utilization by the pig and on the efficacy of the phytase enzyme
Human Nutrition
Ounce-Equivalents in the Protein Foods Group: Benefits of Quality Protein
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
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Improving pig performance and economic return by application of ultra-high doses of phytase in finishing pigs
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
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Strategies to modify fiber structure and increase digestible energy in corn distillers dried grains with soluble
Environment - Environmental Footprint
Retrospective Analysis of US Pork Production from 1960 to 2015 Using LCA
Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity
Capturing genetic potential for greater sow lifetime productivity
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
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...
