Getting more full market value hogs through early intervention

In a recent talk at the National Hog Farmer Virtual Conference, Dr Fent shone the light on possible early intervention opportunities to improve production and, therefore, profits.
calendar icon 8 June 2020
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Melanie Epp

Melanie Epp is a freelance agricultural journalist from Ontario, Canada.

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