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Benchmark Magazine Article Archive

Benchmark Magazine is published each spring to highlight the annual results of PigCHAMP's Benchmarking program, and to feature news, commentary and articles of interest written by pork industry experts.

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2026

Protein Efficiency: The Next Frontier in Feed Efficiency

Over the past six decades, continuous genetic improvements have dramatically enhanced overall feed efficiency.

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2026

A Novel Way to Measure Modern Sow Efficiency

The modern sow is capable of raising larger, heavier litters than ever before, placing greater demands on lactation performance.

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2026

Synchronizing Sows to Strengthen Throughput

One of the factors for success in the nursery-finish phase is the consistent supply of healthy pigs that are similar in body weight and age.

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2026

Sow Prolapse Connected to Pre-Farrow Nutrition

Sow prolapses have continued to plague pig farmers for 10-plus years. Yet few management techniques have been reported to mitigate their occurrence with consistency.

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