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Sow death loss continues, a deep dive by SMS: Part 2.
Sow death loss continues to be top of mind for many producers and Swine Industry allies. See what SMS thinks about this issue in Part 2 of 3 diving into this topic. Article can be found here.
Sow death loss continues to be top of mind for many producers and Swine Industry allies. See what SMS thinks about this issue in Part 2 of 3 diving into this topic. Article can be found here.
MetaFarms and SMS work with the National Pork Board to help study swine sustainability.
The 15-page report, titled "Production Analysis Summary for U.S. Pork Industry: 2017-2019", prepared by MetaFarms and its subsidiary SMS (Swine Management Services), looked at sow, nursery, finish and wean-to-finish data over a three-year period. The results reconfirmed long-term trends of increasing efficiency, which has the additional benefit of reducing production costs -- a crucial factor, especially in 2020. Find the full report here.
The 15-page report, titled "Production Analysis Summary for U.S. Pork Industry: 2017-2019", prepared by MetaFarms and its subsidiary SMS (Swine Management Services), looked at sow, nursery, finish and wean-to-finish data over a three-year period. The results reconfirmed long-term trends of increasing efficiency, which has the additional benefit of reducing production costs -- a crucial factor, especially in 2020. Find the full report here.
Sow death loss continues, a deep dive by SMS.
Sow death loss continues to be top of mind for many producers and Swine Industry allies. See what SMS thinks about this issue in Part 1 of 3 diving into this topic. Article can be found here.
Sow death loss continues to be top of mind for many producers and Swine Industry allies. See what SMS thinks about this issue in Part 1 of 3 diving into this topic. Article can be found here.
Swine Management Services continues their two part series on "What does it cost to wean on older pig?"
Read part 2 of the article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Read part 2 of the article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Swine Management Services speaks to the advantages, disadvantages and costs of weaning an older pig this week in National Hog Farmer.
If you are moving to an older weaning age, some advantages may be being able to sell older pigs for more dollars, reducing feed cost for starting pigs in the nursery, a need to wean bigger pigs to meet a contract obligation, or being able to increase the value of the pigs by increasing weaning weight bonuses.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
If you are moving to an older weaning age, some advantages may be being able to sell older pigs for more dollars, reducing feed cost for starting pigs in the nursery, a need to wean bigger pigs to meet a contract obligation, or being able to increase the value of the pigs by increasing weaning weight bonuses.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Connor joins the Swine Management Services team and SMS gives advice on what steps you can take during the COVID-19 crisis this week in National Hog Farmer.
Swine Management Services (A MetaFarms Company) explains "What can you do to lower production during this crisis" and offers insight into the future of SMS with their new hire, Jeffry Connor Sharp, who goes by Connor.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Swine Management Services (A MetaFarms Company) explains "What can you do to lower production during this crisis" and offers insight into the future of SMS with their new hire, Jeffry Connor Sharp, who goes by Connor.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
This week in National Hog Farmer Ron Ketchum and Mark Rix advise on how to increase pigs weaned.
Ron Ketchem and Mark Rix with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) write this week about "What to change" and "What to change to" in regards to how to increase pigs weaned.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem and Mark Rix with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) write this week about "What to change" and "What to change to" in regards to how to increase pigs weaned.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS looks into what producers can further do for their total live born this week in National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week what you can change to drive up live born and save more pigs.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week what you can change to drive up live born and save more pigs.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem will be speaking at the International Conference on Pig Survivability set for October 28-29 in Omaha, Neb., at the Hilton Omaha.
The conference’s objective is to facilitate the discussion and dissemination of the most current information relative to sow, litter, weaned pig and grow-finish mortality. Ron will be speaking about the trends of U.S. swine survivability using anonymous information collected from more than 50MM+ pigs.
You can read more and register here.
The conference’s objective is to facilitate the discussion and dissemination of the most current information relative to sow, litter, weaned pig and grow-finish mortality. Ron will be speaking about the trends of U.S. swine survivability using anonymous information collected from more than 50MM+ pigs.
You can read more and register here.
Ron Ketchem with SMS advises "What can you change to drive up total born and save more pigs."
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week that until you can control management of gilts for at least 60-plus days before breeding, your gilts will under-perform their genetic potential.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week that until you can control management of gilts for at least 60-plus days before breeding, your gilts will under-perform their genetic potential.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Two MetaFarms producers share their secrets for keeping high-quality labor in the National Hog Farmer.
A great read for any producer looking to gain insight on what has been working for employee retention and satisfaction at three different producers.
Read the full article here.
A great read for any producer looking to gain insight on what has been working for employee retention and satisfaction at three different producers.
Read the full article here.
The MetaFarms Sow and Finish Production Index is featured in the January 2020 Swine Vet Center Newsletter!
This month in the Swine Vet Center P.A. newsletter, the recently produced MetaFarms Q4 2019 production index for finish and sow are highlighted. This is a great newsletter that we highly suggest you subscribe to. As always, if you have any questions on the numbers, please reach out to us!
Read the full newsletter here, and don't forget to subscribe to their newsletter here.
This month in the Swine Vet Center P.A. newsletter, the recently produced MetaFarms Q4 2019 production index for finish and sow are highlighted. This is a great newsletter that we highly suggest you subscribe to. As always, if you have any questions on the numbers, please reach out to us!
Read the full newsletter here, and don't forget to subscribe to their newsletter here.
Ron Ketchem with SMS talks about "Are you ready for changes coming in the next decade?"
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about how to be the change agent that your staff needs in order to be prepared for the coming decades.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about how to be the change agent that your staff needs in order to be prepared for the coming decades.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS to talk at the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo
The 2020 Expo Educational Series kicks off February 11 at the Missouri Pork Expo.
At 10:00 am on 2/11/20, Ron Ketchem with Swine Management Services will present An Overview of Performance Challenges We Are Facing Today in the Pork Industry.
Read more here.
The 2020 Expo Educational Series kicks off February 11 at the Missouri Pork Expo.
At 10:00 am on 2/11/20, Ron Ketchem with Swine Management Services will present An Overview of Performance Challenges We Are Facing Today in the Pork Industry.
Read more here.
MetaFarms featured in the Midwest Messenger!
The Midwest Messenger recently focused on our acquisition of SMS, as well as how we are positioning ourselves for 2020. Read more here.
The Midwest Messenger recently focused on our acquisition of SMS, as well as how we are positioning ourselves for 2020. Read more here.
Ron Ketchem with SMS talks about "Does gilt total born predict future farm performance?"
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about the importance of a total born rate in your sow barns and how this can be used as an indicator of future farm performance.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
Ron Ketchem with SMS (A MetaFarms Company) writes this week about the importance of a total born rate in your sow barns and how this can be used as an indicator of future farm performance.
Read the full article here in the National Hog Farmer.
MetaFarms customer Excelsior Farms, Inc. (EFI) recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2019
Entrepreneurs Alvin S. Hing and Paul T. Holaysan were brought together by their shared vision of improving food security in the country through advanced, sustainable hog farming practices that would enhance livestock quality for breeding and consumption.
MetaFarms is proud to partner with EFI in helping them revolutionize the local swine industry by leveraging innovative farming techniques.
Read more about how they are using innovation here.
Entrepreneurs Alvin S. Hing and Paul T. Holaysan were brought together by their shared vision of improving food security in the country through advanced, sustainable hog farming practices that would enhance livestock quality for breeding and consumption.
MetaFarms is proud to partner with EFI in helping them revolutionize the local swine industry by leveraging innovative farming techniques.
Read more about how they are using innovation here.
MetaFarms acquires Swine Management Services (SMS) to Expand Services Portfolio
On October 1st, 2019, MetaFarms acquired Swine Management Services LLC (SMS) of Fremont, Nebraska to expand its services portfolio. SMS will join the MetaFarms family and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, while continuing to provide all its current analytic and consulting solutions to the swine industry.
Customers and industry experts look to the MetaFarms platform for insights and benchmarking. With this acquisition we will be able to consolidate and further enhance our benchmarking services to deliver more value to your organization.
You can find the full announcement here.
On October 1st, 2019, MetaFarms acquired Swine Management Services LLC (SMS) of Fremont, Nebraska to expand its services portfolio. SMS will join the MetaFarms family and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, while continuing to provide all its current analytic and consulting solutions to the swine industry.
Customers and industry experts look to the MetaFarms platform for insights and benchmarking. With this acquisition we will be able to consolidate and further enhance our benchmarking services to deliver more value to your organization.
You can find the full announcement here.