Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity
Utilization of an Advanced Computer Vision Platform to Identify Changes in the Physiological and Behavioral Changes Associated with Illness and Aggressive/Damaging Behavior During the Nursery and Finisher Phase
December 22, 2023By Ty B. Schmidt
Overall results indicate that precision livestock technology has the ability to provide accurate identification of compromised pigs and there is potential for precision livestock technology to provide caretakers with an early-alert system for the identification of compromised pigs.
Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education
December 15, 2023By Michael J. Miller
The objective of this article is to develop a time-efficient screening tool for antimicrobials against Salmonella Typhimurium on pork loin ends. To use a statistical model (Response Surface Methodology) to study the effect of combinations of effective antimicrobial compounds to inhibit Salmonella Typhimurium cell counts on pork. To validate the results from the model using a laboratory-scale validation.
Animal Well-being - Euthanasia
How Can Euthanasia Training Modules Based on the DiSC® Personality Test Reduce Caretaker Euthanasia-related train?
December 1, 2023By Anna Johnson
The objective of this study was to determine if a tailored swine euthanasia training tool based on the Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral Assessment improves caretaker euthanasia attitudes, perceptions, and supports improved caretaker mental welfare.
Swine Health - Foreign Animal Disease
An Enzyme Linked Immunoassay (ELISA) to Detect Classical Swine Fever Antibodies and to Differentiate Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA)
December 1, 2023By Dr. Adam Contreras
This project addresses the need to develop and validate a CSF diagnostic test with DIVA capabilities, and improving specificity and sensitivity compared to current methods.
Environment
Shelby County Iowa Carcass Management Research Project
November 29, 2023By Gary A. Flory
Evaluate management, compost activity, and aesthetics associated with increasing tissue densities in the windrow core by using grinding and mixing to manage swine carcasses.
Environment
Compost Turner for Swine Mortality Management: Proof of Concept Project
November 29, 2023By Gary A. Flory
Carcass management is an important challenge in any livestock industry, as management is often expensive and time-consuming. Composting has become an acceptable alternative to rendering and burial for some operations. Integrators have constructed compost facilities, but many continue to have limited success with this process.
Human Nutrition
Trends and Effects of Pork Consumption on Nutrient Intakes, Indicators of Diet-Quality, and Markers of Health Status Among Participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
November 23, 2023By Taylor C. Wallace
The objective of this study was to assess consumption patterns and the nutritional contribution of total, processed, fresh, and fresh-lean pork to the diets of participants age 2+ years enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2018 data cycles.
Human Nutrition
The Relationship of Pork Consumption with Nutrient Intakes, Diet Quality, and Biomarkers of Health Status in Elderly Korean Adults
November 21, 2023By Taylor C. Wallace
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of pork consumption on total energy and nutrient intakes, diet quality, and markers of health status among Korean adults ≥ 65 years using data from the 7th and 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).
Swine Health
An Exploratory Study to Characterize Current Oral Fluid Usage in Pig Production Systems in the United States
November 1, 2023By Cesar A. Corzo
The information provided in this study reflects the oral fluids sample management and its role in surveillance, which will substantially push forward the standardization of the oral fluids collection and handling, aid in the early detection of emerging pathogens, and improve swine health monitoring.
Swine Health
Probiotics Pathogens Performance Market Pigs
October 20, 2023By Sara E. Gragg
The objective of this study was to evaluate the supplementation of BIOPLUS® 2B and Probicon L28 as a pre-harvest intervention to 1) reduce Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in market pig feces and lymph nodes, and 2) determine if the supplements impact performance or carcass traits.
