Infectivity of porcine circovirus type 2 DNA in semen from experimentally-infected boars[swine abstracts]It has been demonstrated that PCV2 DNA can be detected in boar semen by PCR; however, the biological relevance of this is unknown. |
Effects of creep diet complexity on individual consumption characteristics and growth performance of neonatal and weanling pigs[Nutrimail]The use of a complex creep diet may improve piglet performance during lactation and the number of pigs that consume creep feed |
New section: Abstracts[about 333]We launch a new section, Abstracts, to pig333, where every day we present a selection of the best abstracts on swine production published in international reference journals. |
Dimension and design of the farrowing unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen![]() The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds. |
Age-dependent resistance to Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus replication in swine[swine abstracts]Since the porcine adaptive immune system is not fully competent at birth, we hypothesized that age influences the dynamics of PRRSV infection. |
Management of planning (II)[Management]Carles Casanovas![]() In the first part of management of planning we basically looked at how it can help us to control returns. In this second part we will look at other applications. |
The relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters in fattening pigs[swine abstracts]This paper explores the relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with the occurrence of pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters. |