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Feedstuffs in Focus

Feedstuffs in Focus is a weekly look at the hot issues in the livestock, poultry, grain and feed industries. Join us as we talk with industry influencers, experts and leaders about trends and more. Feedstuffs in Focus is produced by the team at Feedstuffs.

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00:17:58

Special Report: Lawsonia: Silent robbers of feed

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/10/12

“There is no such thing as normal diarrhea.” This comes from someone who has dedicated nearly 40 years to controlling and establishing immunity to ileitis, a leading cause of diarrhea in pigs. Host Sarah Muirhead speaks with Dr. Nate Winkelman from Swine Services Unlimited about practical strategies and lessons learned for controlling Lawsonia.They discuss: Costs of Lawsonia to a systemWhy ileitis is so endemic in the swine industryTypes of diagnosis and treatmentsThe future of ileitis controlThis

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00:14:27

Drinking water challenges require identifying,...

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2023/10/06

The quality of animal drinking water has been historically overlooked in production systems. The good news is that is changing and more attention is starting to be paid on-farm to water quality and quantity.Joining us to share her expertise on water is Dr. Susan Watkins. Dr. Watkins is a distinguished professor emeritus of the University of Arkansas’s Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. During her 22-year career, she assisted the poultry industry throughout the US and world with

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00:13:27

Special Report: Mycoplasma knocks down ADG and...

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2023/10/04

In an industry where health challenges can determine the difference between profitability and loss, why not eliminate a challenge when you can? Host Sarah Muirhead sits down with Dr. Amy Maschhoff from The Maschhoffs LLC System to discuss practical strategies, lessons and benefits seen from eliminating M. Hyo, a common cause of coinfections.They discuss: Costs of mycoplasma to a systemLessons learned from eliminating the diseaseBenefits to the production system as a wholeBackup plans if the original

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00:13:03

Renewable fertilizer mines of the future

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2023/09/29

Industry disruptors. Those people, those companies and that technology that are changing things up and bringing forward new ideas and often times new solutions for agriculture. Joining us on this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is a leading disruptor in the agricultural input sector. The company is Phinite and has developed an innovative approach to animal manure. Jordan Phasey, founder and CEO of Phinite, is here to tell us more.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal

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00:10:15

Prop 12 certification: What do you need to know

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/09/22

When it comes to animal welfare, the rules and regulations can often be vague and hard to keep up with. How best to sort through it all and make sure your operation is in compliance, particularly with Prop 12 on the horizon come January 2024?During this week’s Allen D. Leman Swine Conference we caught up with Jason McAlister, President and CEO of CloverLeaf Animal Welfare Systems, to get a status update on how certification, among other things, under Prop 12 is progressing. McAlister created

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00:14:01

Soybeans: Exports, food vs fuel, economic benefit to...

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2023/09/14

The National Oilseed Processors Association and the United Soybean Board recently unveiled a new study examining the value of the American soybean industry. The study, “The Economic Impact of the U.S. Soybeans & End Products on the U.S. Economy,” found that the total economic impact of the US economy from the soybean sector is around $124 billion annually. Breaking that down, it comes to $85.7 billion from soy production and $9.8 billion from the processing side of the soy industry.During the recent

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00:19:35

The soybean meal NE value conundrum

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/09/07

In this episode, host Sarah Muirhead talks with Dr. R.Dean Boyd and Dr. Aaron Gaines about establishing reliable net energy (NE) values for soybean meal (SBM) in commercial growing and finishing swine diets. Boyd and Gaines are the authors of a recently published Feedstuffs article, “Soybean meal NE value for growing pigs is greater in commercial environments.”Typically, academic research facilities lack pathogen and/or environmental stressors that are encountered in commercial barns, which

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00:11:02

Old crop, new crop: How’s this fall harvest season...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/08/30

What might this fall harvest season have in store when it comes to the markets and market prices? Where might the cost of diesel and propane be as growers fire up those combines and grain driers? What about the market for various feed ingredients? Is it advisable to stock up now or hold off a bit on those purchases? The markets for beef cattle and hogs look to be making some adjustments as well. What might those look like as we head into the end of the year? Lots of questions and to find out more we

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00:17:05

Color stability differences in pork muscle

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2023/08/23

Meat discoloration during retail display is a process characterized by changes in the pigment of meat. In beef, that discoloration has been linked back to muscle type. Studies regarding the color stability of different pork muscles, however, has been more limited. Joining us today to talk about meat discoloration at retail is Dr. Bailey Harsh, assistant professor of meat science in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Illinois. Dr. Harsh’s research is dedicated to the development of

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00:20:06

Role of biodiversity in a profitable and sustainable...

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2023/08/10

When looking to increase crop yields, a stable biological environment really should be the ultimate goal.Environmental needs vary from crop to crop, but the one constant is that each crop has an optimal environment to support maximum yields and crop quality. Creating and maintaining this environment is key to a successful farm. Joining us to talk about how best to achieve an optimal biological environment through high-quality data that is collected through well planned, accurate field trials is Dr

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00:17:00

The new Model Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food...

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2023/08/03

Pet owners will soon find updated packaging and labels when shopping for pet food and specialty pet food products. This is because the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved new suggested labeling guidelines. Guidelines that will ensure consistency and transparency and allow consumers to more easily make more informed buying decisions for their pets.Passage of the revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food sets a new standard for pet food manufacturers

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00:14:00

Productive energy: A new, old way to approach bird diets

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2023/07/20

Productive Energy, also known as Arkansas NE, is a way of more efficiently influencing performance, breast meat yield and even the economics and sustainability of broiler production, say researchers.It is thought to be the only energy system that can significantly predict the feed conversion ratio and feed intake for broilers. It’s a way of looking at what happens in the bird in terms of body composition.Research is underway at the University of Arkansas looking at the area of productive energy,

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00:13:06

How to build a better laying hen

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/07/14

Is it possible to build a better laying hen? Perhaps so, according to University of Guelph researchers.During the Poultry Science Assn. annual meeting in Philadelphia earlier this week, Drs. Tina Widowski and Ana Rentsch shared their findings on how bird welfare can influence bird productivity throughout the bird's lifetime. Their work has shown how a modification of early life experience along with attention to bird welfare and health can make a difference particularly when paired with specific

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00:07:34

New product promotes successful farrowing and pig...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/07/06

Alltech has introduced Triad, an innovative solution that promotes successful farrowing and pig livability through a palatable, proprietary blend of Alltech ingredients. During World Pork Expo, our Ann Hess caught up with Andy Rash, general manager of Alltech’s U.S. swine business to find out more about Triad and what opportunities it has to offer hog producers. As Rash explains, sow throughput can be compromised by a higher incidence of stillborn pigs and pre-wean death losses, decreasing overall

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00:11:31

Managing economic uncertainty in pork sector

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2023/06/29

The swine industry is currently facing some real economic challenges. Joining us from World Pork Expo to provide perspective on the industry and what is driving this economic uncertainty, as well as thoughts on how long it might last is Dr. Matt Ritter, Sr. Vice President Research & Development with United Animal Health. This episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are

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00:16:47

New discoveries in the connection between swine...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/06/22

Researchers in swine nutrition have focused much of their recent efforts on exploring how feed can benefit sows and pigs beyond growth and production. Historically, interventions have concentrated on attacking a particular pathogen, but modern technologies have shown promise in proactively supporting and developing pigs’ immune systems. This episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Driven to unlock the greatest potential in every animal, Purina is an industry-leading

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00:18:27

Generative AI: What's it mean for your business?

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/06/15

It’s all the buzz in the business world. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a public relations, and even marketing, tool is on the rise and making headlines.But what is true risk? What is the real cost of getting your messaging wrong or using AI to craft your messaging? Is AI a business opportunity, risk or a bit of both? Hinda Mitchell, President of the Inspire PR Group, shares with us her insight on AI and automation as a replacement for trained marketing and PR staff.For more information,

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00:09:16

Intelligent nutrition comes to the animal protein...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/06/09

During World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, NOVUS International, a global feed additive company, revealed its comprehensive rebranding initiative. The changes reflect the more than 30-year-old company’s promise to deliver more to its customers and its commitment to providing solutions created through advanced technology, based on global scientific research that goes further to offer unexpected benefits to customers. “Intelligent nutrition is how we support animal health and performance,” says NOVUS

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00:20:35

Sow pelvic organ prolapse appears to have genetic,...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/06/02

Globally pork production continues to grow. Improvements in management and genetics have enabled a significant improvement in the production efficiency of sows through increases in the number of piglets born alive and weaned and consistent litter performance across parities. Unfortunately, a concomitant steady rise in sow mortality. One of the major reasons for sow mortality is pelvic organ prolapse (otherwise known as POP).Joining us today to talk about some recent research findings related to POP

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00:17:09

Better understanding needed of protozoal disease in...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/05/25

The US turkey industry continues to battle costly protozoal diseases such as coccidiosis, blackhead disease and more. While there are vaccines, medications and alternative products available for managing coccidiosis, there are few dependable options for managing the others. Little also is known about how these protozoal diseases interact. To help the turkey industry get a firmer grip on protozoal diseases, a roundtable was recently held featuring three experts from research, production and industry

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