Lisa Brands Recognized with the David Neuberger II Core Values Award Lisa joined Pipestone on December 31, 2013, stepping into a role advertised as an analyst position. In reality, her job was much more dynamic, involving production records, reporting, and data management for several sow farms. Over the years, she expanded her skills and responsibilities,…
Day: January 29, 2025

Celebrating Samuel Morales Zarate
Samuel Morales Zarate Recognized with the David Neuberger II Core Values Award When he joined Pipestone in 2015 after moving to the United States from Mexico, the transition was anything but easy for Samuel. He faced the challenge of learning a new language, adapting to a different culture, and finding his footing in a foreign…

Impact of Water Quality on Nursery Pig Performance
Water quality is a critical but often underappreciated factor in swine management. To better understand its impact, Pipestone Research recently conducted a series of trials comparing the performance of pigs raised on rural water versus well water. These trials yielded significant insights into how water quality can influence pig growth, health, and overall nursery performance.…

What Happened to Aspirin?
In October 2024, veterinarians across the country received the following letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Dear Veterinarian: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration understands that veterinarians and dairy farmers may be treating lactating dairy cattle for pyrexia and pain with aspirin and wants to clarify that there are no FDA-approved aspirin…