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Commentary: HSUS - wolves in sheep's clothing

2010-06-18T09:10:06-05:00

In 2008, Dan Mathews, vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said, "when you consider any movement for social change, it's really got to be seen as a generational one.

Livestock Angles: Cattle market two-sided

2010-06-18T09:02:26-05:00

June did not start particularly well for the cattle and hog markets. Both have had a more or less defensive start, with the futures market leading the lower charge.

Pork Professor: How does sow parity affect pre-weaning piglet mortality?

2010-06-18T08:52:58-05:00

Swine productivity has been improved dramatically due to development in genetics, nutrition and disease control. In some herds, sow productivity has been increased up to 15 total born piglets per litter, with genetic improvement of three piglets per year.

Livestock Angles: May have seen seasonal highs

2010-06-04T12:49:55-05:00

The past couple of weeks proved to be interesting in the livestock markets. The old adage of what goes up must come down certainly was at work during that time period. As the summer months approach, it would definitely feel as if the livestock markets have put in some sort of seasonal high in May.

Livestock Angles: Markets retreat on global fears

2010-05-21T03:06:00-05:00

Both cattle and hogs were in a strong uptrend
when suddenly changes in the world economic picture turned more
clouded, the livestock prices retreated amongst fears that world
demand would weaken for beef and pork.

The Pork Professor: Large litters require meticulous herd management

2010-05-21T03:04:00-05:00

The economic news in the hog industry looks better than it has in 24 months - hog prices are up and profitability is returning - largely because of fewer sows farrowing.

Livestock Angles: Tighter numbers for cattle, hogs

2010-05-07T09:02:12-05:00

So far April has been a good month for livestock prices because of tighter numbers of both cattle and hogs. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, based on recently released data, cattle and hog numbers are not expected to increase for the next several months.

Livestock Angles: April starts with positive push

2010-04-23T03:06:00-05:00

Tightening supplies in both cattle and hogs has brought on speculation that livestock prices will continue to move higher through the remainder of the year.

The Pork Professor: Pork fat not quite as evil as you've been led to believe

2010-04-23T03:04:00-05:00

As you start up the charcoal, ready to prepare that first cookout of the season for family and friends, take a moment to think about the food that will be served and the lessons we've been taught over time - and to what extent, if any, they make sense.

Livestock Angles: A tale of two half-months

2010-04-09T08:30:30-05:00

The second half of March was quite different than the first half in the livestock markets. The first half saw increasing prices for both cattle and hogs, only to be on the decrease in the last half of the month.