National Hog Farmer September/October 2025

September/October 2025

We hope you are enjoying the new National Hog Farmer. With every edition, we aim to bring the latest in hog markets, production and research.Contents

NHF Snapshot

Non-nutritive sweeteners drive gut, energy pathways in weaned pigs

Feeding solutions for hot weather

Comparison of piglet vaccination timing protocols

RFID ear tags and other animal identification tools

Investigating the effect of floor space allowance

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Once commercialization of the gene-edited PRRS-resistant pig begins, will you consider adding these genetics to your production systems?

Yes, cant' wait
Will wait and see how it works in other production systems
No, need guarantee consumers will buy pork from these pigs
No, satisfied with current genetics

Your National Hog Farmer Team

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