Feedstuffs in Focus
Feedstuffs in Focus is a weekly look at the hot issues in the livestock, poultry, grain and feed industries. Join us as we talk with industry influencers, experts and leaders about trends and more. Feedstuffs in Focus is produced by the team at Feedstuffs.
Episodes
289 episodes
American shipbuilding vs. agricultural exports: The trade-off timeline
A tug-of-war is brewing between building America's shipbuilding capacity and maintaining the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural exports. As Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, explains, this tension stems f...
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Protecting your herd and profits with strong line of defense
The razor-thin margins in today's pork industry demand a laser focus on herd health to maintain profitability. Dr. Nic Lauterbach, Technical Services Veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health, draws on his years of industry experience to delive...
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Beyond average daily gain: The true path to cattle profitability
Cattle producers often turn to average daily gain, feed conversion or reproduction when targeting improved efficiency but while they all have a place, a focus on feed efficiency traits is critical as it zeroes in on both the cost of feed and th...
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Decoding public sentiment: How web-scraped data shapes poultry market decisions
Ever wonder what consumers really think about animal agriculture practices? Dr. Valerie Kilders of Purdue University reveals groundbreaking approaches to understanding public sentiment through web-scraped data and media analysis during her pres...
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Episode 286
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14:14
Shell Egg Contract: Financial innovation for market volatility
Egg prices have been on a wild ride, with unprecedented volatility creating headaches for everyone from producers to restaurant chains. But what if there was a financial tool designed specifically to smooth out these price swings? That's exactl...
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Episode 285
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10:45
Ileitis treatment options and resulting correlation on average daily gain
Ileitis is a common cause of diarrhea in grow-finish pigs. When underdiagnosed, ileitis can result in a significant amount of money being left on the table and out of producers’ pockets. Joining our Ann Hess today to talk about ilei...
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Episode 284
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24:53
PPE has a role to play in preventing influenza A
To prevent the spread of influenza in a commercial livestock system, it is highly recommended for staff to wear personal protective equipment or PPE. Considered the last line of defense to prevent an infection in an individual, it is also the l...
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Episode 283
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10:24
Traveling the world to tell the story of cows
With unique access to those on the frontlines of agriculture and science, two filmmakers set out on an incredible journey around the world to find the answer to what would seem like a relatively easy question. That being, Are we better off in a...
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Episode 279
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9:42
Swine respiratory disease risk can be minimized, eliminated
Dr. Luke Strehle of Nebraska Vet Services, a full-service mixed animal practice based in West Point, Nebraska, joins us to share his insight on swine respiratory pathogens – how to reduce and eliminate their risk as well what interventions are ...
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Episode 282
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10:25
Use or non-use of treatment therapies for respiratory disease in finishing pigs
Joining us for this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is Dr. David Baumert, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian at Zoetis Pork, to discuss the reasons why producers sometimes choose not to treat pigs — usually heavier weight finishers — in need...
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Episode 281
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10:29
Red dye ban may have implications for feed industry
Red dye number 2 was banned in 1976 due to links to cancer in rats. Red dye number 3 was banned in 2025 over similar health concerns. Manufacturers have been given until January 16, 2027, to remove red dye number 3 from their products.
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Episode 280
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9:45
When it comes to cows, it's not all black and white
Have you ever stopped to think what our world would be like without cows? Around the world, cows hold both cultural and economic significance. They provide nourishment of bodies and minds. They also impact climate. When it comes to cows, it’s n...
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Episode 278
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12:10
Policy and the new Administration: What’s likely ahead?
There is a new leadership in Washington, D.C., and changes have already started to happen on the policy and regulatory front. What’s might all the change mean for the U.S. feed industry? Joining us from IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, Ga., to tal...
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Episode 279
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9:51
Of pigs and men: Best-laid plans for prevention and control of African swine fever
The spread of high-risk human and animal diseases across borders in the last five years has clearly demonstrated that the best-laid plans can go wrong when it comes to infectious disease control and prevention. In fact, North American and Europ...
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Episode 278
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17:34
Unveiling biofilm threats: Safeguarding swine health and boosting farm efficiency
This episode explores the critical issue of biofilms in waterlines and their hidden impact on swine health and productivity. Understanding biofilms can help producers implement better management practices, ensuring optimal water quality and ani...
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Episode 277
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20:05
IPPE 2025: What you need to know before you go
It’s the world’s largest annual poultry, feed and meat technology exposition and it’s coming up January 28-30 in Atlanta, Ga. Known as the International Production and Processing Expo, it offers a vast show floor highlighting the l...
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Episode 276
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16:17
SPECIAL REPORT: State of the pork industry: Navigating economics, policy amidst challenges
In this episode, we explore strategies to bolster the pork industry's resilience.Christine McCracken, Senior Animal Protein Analyst at Rabobank, graces Feedstuffs Pork Nation with her expertise on the state of the pork industry. Curious...
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Episode 275
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18:47
Online dashboard offers near-real time global swine disease surveillance
The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, in collaboration with the Swine Health Information Center, has developed a near-real-time event-based surveillance system to support informed decision making for U.S. pork producers. To further enha...
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Episode 274
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10:17
New findings on fan coverings for biocontainment of airborne swine pathogens
With disease outbreaks on the rise across the Midwest, controlling swine respiratory disease (SRD) pathogens has become even more crucial. Air filtration has been shown to reduce pathogen introduction. However, aerosol transmission into barns c...
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Episode 270
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19:03
Production, labeling standards drive Germany's poultry industry
Similarities and differences exist in poultry production around the world. In Germany, production and labeling standards are driving change and creating opportunities. Likewise, technology aimed at reducing labor in all stages of production and...
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Episode 269
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21:45
New swine respiratory disease treatment flexibility from nursery to finish
There is a new convenient, one-shot, low-volume antibiotic from Elanco Animal Health that offers swine respiratory disease treatment protocol flexibility from nursery to finish. Pradalex has a unique structure that differs from any molecule in ...
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Episode 268
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10:37
Managing seasonal variation, herd constraints in a hog operation
A number of key strategies exist for managing seasonal variation and herd constraints in a hog operation, all while considering the specific herd capacity limitations and market dynamics.Our Ann Hess sat down with Mark Knauer of North Ca...
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Episode 267
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8:35
Federal Milk Marketing Order reform not expected to negatively impact milk checks
On November 12, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released a long-awaited final decision with reforms to pricing formulas used by the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. The next step is a vote of approval on the ruling by the dairy in...
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Episode 273
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10:17
New feed additive helps dairy farmers get more out of forage
NOVUS has launched its latest intelligent nutrition innovation. The new feed additive is scientifically shown to help dairy farmers get more out of forage by optimizing dry matter intake per pound of milk produced while maintaining milk product...
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Episode 266
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