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Opening hog barns to the masses
2016-06-10 15:38:00| National Hog Farmer
As biosecurity measures have closed hog barns to the outside world, the consuming public scrutinizes what goes on with the animals inside the barns. To show farmers aren't hiding anything, many are turning to social media open their barns doors to the outside world. read more
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Around the barns
2016-06-08 04:21:00| National Hog Farmer
Live hogs are on display in the swine barn throughout Expo week, as the World Pork Expo Junior National kicked off on June 6. Hosted by the by the National Junior Swine Association and Team Purebred, the Junior National offers a Skillathon, judging contests and certification programs. read more
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New Manitoba Finishing Barns Would Keep Weanlings in Canada
2016-04-06 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A Marketing Rep with h@ms Marketing Services says the construction of new finishing barns in Manitoba would allow more of the weanlings currently being shipped to the United States to be grown and processed in Manitoba, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Safety stressed at all times in hog barns
2016-03-10 17:35:00| National Hog Farmer
Safety specialists have warned producers of the dangers foaming manure present during pump-out. Iowa producer Leon Sheets says danger is present everyday. read more
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Manitoba Pork Releases Cost Estimates For Building Finishing Barns
2016-01-07 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Manitoba Pork has released a detailed estimate for building new finishing spaces to give pork producers considering new hog barn construction an idea of what they can expect in terms of cost, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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