Blog posts tagged with 'sow gestation'

The Sow Caliper turns a subjective visual evaluation of sow body condition into an objective measurement.

Think of it as being similar to using a thermometer to measure temperature.  If nursery managers are given a directive to set the room temperature to where the pigs are comfortable, that bec...

When Bryan Foods announced their decision to close the state’s only slaughter plant, Prestage Farms in Mississippi changed the structure of their existing operation. Part of the complex was converted to breeding stock production to supply gilts to other company farms. In addition, Prestage launched ...