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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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00:11:30

Market growth, White House Egg Roll are focus of US...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2024/02/23

The American Egg Board has a number of strategic priorities in place for 2024. They include the assessment of new revenue streams, food chain outreach and engagement as well as the development of new farmer support resources. Big things also are already in the works around this year’s Easter Egg Roll at the White House, including taking it beyond Washington, D.C.This episode is being brought to you by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United

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00:10:11

Sustainable livestock systems can contribute to...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2024/02/15

Sustainable livestock systems can contribute to climate action in several ways, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improvement of resource efficiency, enhancement of carbon sequestration and minimization of environmental impacts.At the same time, there needs to be recognition of the role of livestock in meeting the public’s dietary needs. What is at stake? How important is collaboration when it comes to reducing emissions from livestock globally? Joining us on this episode of

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00:12:06

Documentary: What’s a world without cows?

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2024/02/07

Amid narrow views about cows and climate change, there is an important conversation to be had. A conversation about the role cows play in our daily lives and world around us. A conversation about the what if … what if there were no more cows? Joining us on this episode is Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech president and CEO. We caught up with Dr. Lyons during the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta where we got the first scoop on a new feature-length, 90-minute documentary that Alltech is

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00:08:44

Hatchability remains major industry challenge

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2024/02/02

The U.S. in recent years has seen some of the worst hatchability numbers since the late 1980s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in January 2024 reported average hatchability at 79.6%. There are many factors in play, in the barn and the hatchery, that can impact hatchability. Some blame poor fertility and embryo mortality, while others consider more management-related issues. Regardless, the cause of this phenomenon is unclear.Until a firm cause is discovered and addressed, what can producers do to

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00:17:28

Swine industry now in charge when it comes to PRRS

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2024/01/31

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a significant disease and cost the swine industry some $660 million annually. For multiple decades, the industry has had its hands tied when it comes to PRRS but new research out of Pipestone shows that may no longer be the case, and in fact, producers may now the ones in charge of the virusJoining us to share newly released details on a study looking at whether the application of a comprehensive, science-based approach to breeding herd

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00:14:20

IPPE: Eleven football fields of solutions and...

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2024/01/18

The International Production & Processing Expo, also known as IPPE, is held annually in Atlanta, Ga. This year’s event is set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and will offer the largest trade show floor space ever and more than 80 hours of dynamic education sessions focused on current industry issues. Joining Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead in this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus to talk about IPPE and everything it has to offer this year’s attendees is Sarah Novak, chief operating officer of the American Feed

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00:28:52

Unveiling economic challenges, investing in pork...

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2024/01/12

The National Pork Board collaborates with third-party experts to analyze both micro and macro-economic implications related to the challenging business landscape that American pig farmers confront. Accordingly, NPB’s producer-led board of directors allocates Pork Checkoff funds judiciously, focusing on short- and long-term demand creation strategies to enhance the value of pork and overcome barriers to consumption. Joining Feedstuffs in Focus host Sarah Muirhead to discuss the hog industry's current

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00:10:32

Robust, full-value pigs offer profitability advantage

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2023/12/28

Today's hog market is challenging, making profitability even more critical. Under such conditions, robust, full-value pigs can make all the difference. So how best to navigate to ensure your herd has the advantage of profitability? Joining Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead to talk pig survivability and efficiency among the TN Duroc line is Matt Schulte, meat scientist with Topigs Norsvin. Among other things, Matt shares details of a recently completed experimental study that looked specifically at

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00:19:19

Trust your tools and third parties to cultivate...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/12/21

There are businesses and organizations with advice, leadership and tools available to be a third-party in difficult situations. In this episode, Feedstuffs' Sarah Muirhead talks with Mary Preisler, program director, Farmer Lender Mediation Program, based in Minnesota, and Eric Osterhaus, lead advisor and firm principal with Pinion. Among other things, the strive to instill hope within the agricultural community amidst challenging times—whether those challenges are financial, familial or

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00:24:17

Soybean meal – both a nutritional and prescriptive...

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2023/12/13

Soybean meal contains functional bioactive molecules that can help mitigate swine respiratory disease (SRD) effects on pig growth and development. Feeding elevated soybean levels can be especially cost-effective during winter/spring seasons, when barns are closed tight and SRD is more typically a challenge for veterinarians and producers to overcome. In this episode, Feedstuffs' Ann Hess talks with Dr. R.Dean Boyd, Dr. Paul Yeske and Dr. Amy Petry about how soybean meal is both a nutritional and

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00:09:42

Controlling and eliminating PRRSV L1C variant

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2023/12/07

There is no right answer when it comes to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, but controlling the virus in the early days requires PRRSv herd stabilization and herd closure to be part of the conversation. In this episode, Dr. Paul Yeske, Swine Vet Center, walks us through different strategies producers can use in the field to control and eliminate PRRS L1C. Our Ann Hess sat down with Dr. Yeske at this past weekend’s PRRS conference in Chicago, IL.This episode is sponsored by United Animal

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00:09:12

Program to highlight regulatory changes for feed...

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2023/11/30

Recent changes to animal food regulations and how such changes could affect the animal food industry in 2024 are among those topics on the minds of today’s animal food facility managers and operation/mill personnel. The big question being, of course, is how these latest regulatory requirements might impact business and the feed industry overall. With us in this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus to talk about the feed education component of the upcoming International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)

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00:15:35

Post-COVID regulatory environment brings increase in...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/11/22

What are the pressing issues for the animal feed and pet food industries as 2023 wraps up and we move into 2024. Rachael Dettmann Spiegel, a food lawyer with Faegre Drinker in Minneapolis, shares her insight on what to expect. To date, she says there has been an increase inspections and enforcement on the part of the Food & Drug Administration in this post-COVID era. In particular, she says, the agency is looking at companies from more of a complete perspective, making visits to all manufacturing

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00:16:22

Sizzling success: Cracking the multigenerational pork...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/11/09

National Pork Board helps producers protect their freedom to operate during these difficult times by continuing to focus on its research, education and promotion mandate. Now, more than ever, NPB’s work is to drive domestic and international market demand, to better understand and overcome the barriers that prevent demand growth.Joining us on this episode to share domestic market growth strategies are Dr. David Newman, Senior Vice President of Market Growth for the National Pork Board, and Gene

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00:18:23

Supporting sows and swine producers post-Prop 12

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2023/11/02

California’s Proposition 12, which restricts gestation crate usage and requires 24 square feet of space per sow, has been a hot topic of conversation in swine circles since the Supreme Court upheld the law earlier this year. While some producers swear they won’t make the change on their farms, other states are following in California’s steps. A similar law approved by Massachusetts voters in 2016 will finally go into effect this year, and recently New Jersey unanimously passed a similar law, making

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00:19:54

Strategizing for a successful succession plan

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2023/10/26

Separating farming and non-farming assets between heirs, bringing in outside investors and management, and preparing for life’s unexpected challenges are just a few of the issues to consider when building a succession plan for your farming operation. Joining our Ann Hess to walk us through various succession planning scenarios and to discuss opportunities and challenges within each plan is Jim Marzolf, Vice President of Business, Pipestone System.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a

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00:11:12

Special Report: Practical ways to handle the most...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/10/26

Production costs continue to climb across the swine industry, and the health costs associated with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome only make it worse. PRRS is estimated to cost the industry $1.8 million per day.Host Sarah Muirhead talks with Dr. Katie Coleman from Iowa Select Farms to discuss how Iowa Select reduced PRRS incidence by more than 90% in affected barns, without building new barns in a swine-dense area. They discuss: Costs of PRRS to a systemA specific type of filtration

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00:17:03

Special Report: Emerging diseases: Sapovirus

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/10/20

There are plenty of diseases that can affect a production system, but what happens when the standard culprits don’t show up on a diagnostics test? Host Sarah Muirhead sits down with Dr. Tom Petznick of ArkCare to discuss lessons learned in uncovering and controlling porcine sapovirus.They discuss: Realizing he was dealing with a new challengeNext generation gene sequencingTreatments for a little known virusThe costs of sapovirus to a systemLessons learned from a sneaky virusDr. Petznick,

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00:15:03

Maximizing labor efficiency with feeds that challenge...

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/10/19

Good help can be difficult to secure for your ranch, and that makes finding ways to maximize animal performance with less labor input even more important to your bottom line. Joining us on this segment of Feedstuffs in Focus to explain how labor efficiency can be maximized through feed is Dusty Abney, Ph.D., with Cargill Animal Nutrition. This podcast is brought to you by Cargill Animal Nutrition and its Ranger Limiter Technology, a proprietary technology that works with your forages and feeding

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00:22:39

Roadmap to better animal welfare and its impact

Feedstuffs in Focus ·

2023/10/13

Can animal welfare practices be related to gut health, and how can improvements in gut health contribute to overall animal welfare?Joining Feedstuffs’ Ann Hess today to share her expertise on animal welfare is Dr. Jennifer Walker. Dr. Walker is Co-Founder and Chief Animal Welfare Officer at Kinder Ground and Director of Quality and Care for Danone North America where she is responsible for managing milk quality from farm to factory gate as well as the development and management of Danone North

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