In modern pork production, most sows are bred at their first heat (estrus) after weaning. However, some herds may benefit from allowing all first parity (P1) sows to rest for one estrous cycle (~21 ...

The weather had been far from kind in the lead up to show day – heavy rain made ground conditions tricky and the committee ...

Fairs are known for fried food, rides, and animals being showcased. Many see the barn section of fairs such as the St. Louis County Fair as the chance to get close to a cow, pig, or other animal. For ...

Kevin Malchine will step down from his leadership role on the Growmark board and will spend the rest of his three-year term ...

Ok, I did it. Call me crazy if you will. I’m not quite sure why, but I have purchased three little pigs. Actually, they aren’t that little, they being of ...

PIKE COUNTY, Il. - The Pike County Fair in Illinois continued Thursday morning with the swine show, featuring youth exhibitors and a variety of pig breeds. Competitors brought pigs that were judged ...

People often bring home a single guinea pig, thinking it will be an easy, low-cost pet. They are small, quiet, and do not seem nearly as demanding as a dog or cat at first. A cage, some pellets, and a ...

Gilt yields – effectively the level of interest that the UK government pays on its debt – rose to their highest level in almost 30 years on 5 May, amid the fallout of the conflict in Iran. Yields on ...

Luis is a Staff Writer at GameRant where he handles the technical side of Action RPGs, Soulslikes, and MMOs. For him, covering games is about more than just news. It is a deep dive into character ...

The American Kennel Club is sharing its 'diamonds in the ruff' a few weeks after announcing the most popular dog breeds in the country Christopher Edwards is a writer on the Lifestyle team at PEOPLE.

The American Kennel Club has unveiled its list of the five most popular dog breeds across the country. On Wednesday, March 18, Brandi Munden, vice president of communications and public relations at ...

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