Mintrex Cu (copper) has benefits on pigs and mode of action. Dr. Yulin Ma, who works on Novus International’s research and development team, gave a presentation during the 25th Anniversary of the World Pork Expo about seven trials pertaining to the company’s new product Mintrex Cu. Ma explained that when adding the product to premix, the copper sulfate helped the …
Hogtoberfeast Was a Feast
One of the most anticipated events during the World Pork Expo each year is the hog roast sponsored by Automated Production Systems. It seems each year the event gets bigger and this year was no exception. The theme “Hogtoberfeast” was celebrated in true German style from the decoration of the pig to the costumes and accents of those who participated …
New Holland Genesis T8 in Action
Last week New Holland introduced the new Genesis T8 Series Tractor. I shot some video of it which I added to my interview with Gary Wojcik, Segment Marketing Manager for large horsepower tractors. If you are familiar with the original Genesis tractor (picture in photo album of a restored model) or have a story to tell about them then New …
The Infection Chain of Swine Diseases
We first heard about the Infection Chain concept in managing swine disease from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica (BIVI) back in March at American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting. We learned more about it during World Pork Expo. “BI is very dedicated to understanding the diseases overall,” explained Swine Technical Manager Brian Payne. “We’ve done a great job with the PRRS …
Novus Goes Whole Hog for WPX
As has become the tradition at World Pork Expo, Novus International once again offered a whole, tender, juicy roasted hog for expo goers during the Thursday afternoon street party. This year the Novus theme was “More Than A Mineral Happy Hour” in honor of Mintrex, the next-generation trace mineral that has its own official ingredient definition by the Association of …
National Pork Board Provides PEDV Research Funds
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) was a big topic of discussion at the World Pork Expo this past week and the National Pork Board announced the investment of $450,000 in Checkoff funds to help speed research into finding answers to this new disease threat facing the domestic pork industry. This amount, coupled with funds just approved by the Iowa Pork …
These Agvocates Say Dinner Starts Here
Want to know where your food comes from? Sure you do. Here’s a resource I just found out about – Dinner Starts Here. This is an effort by some young Canadian farmers who are using social media to share their stories about the food they produce. Great idea! Through this website you’ll meet a group of young farmers from Ontario, …
Bug Eating Festival
Got bugs? Then go to the 6th Annual Bug Eating Festival. It’s a zany experience, party and potluck where people come together to learn about, and experience, eating insects. Alan Davisson is the co-host for the evening. In between grilling up and passing around plates of freshly cooked bugs, Alan offers the lore of edibility, preparing, cooking, and eating insects. …
Revitalizing New Holland Construction
I don’t know about you but I’ve been seeing a whole lot more of New Holland in the last couple years. And that includes outside of the work we’ve been doing with the company through their support of our coverage of industry events. The driving force is Abe Hughes, VP, North America, seen here talking with construction industry media representatives …
Zimfo Bytes
Kubota Tractor Corporation has announced the addition of the new Grand L60 Series to its lineup. JCB announced plans to begin production of six-cylinder engines with the addition of the JCB Dieselmax 672 to its world-leading engine line-up. A new endowment that has been established with the National FFA Foundation will allow thousands of future FFA members to attend the …