If there is one term I am most frustrated with hearing people say, it is Factory Farms. Why? You may…
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Real Pig Farming
What I Wish People Knew About Pig Farming
Recently, I participated in an online video discussion with an Animal Welfare class from an eastern U.S. university. The purpose…
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When Our Animals Get Sick and Die
One of the hardest and most challenging aspects about farming is when our animals get sick. We hate it. No,…
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Boar Studs – Turning Semen Into Pigs
In the vast majority of pig farms, breeding boars are nowhere to be found. So with that information, how are…
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What You Need To Know About Livestock Antibiotic Usage
Antibiotic usage is a concern for all of us–humans and animals alike. There are some facts that I will share…
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Why Do Pig Farmers Use Gestation Crates?
What is the best way to house sows? Is it gestation crates? Is it group housing? For most people, sow…
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Where Does Pig Manure Go?
Environmental stewardship is probably not the word that comes to mind when you think about pig farming. And especially when…
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