Dimension and design of the mating and control unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen The mating and control unit is one of the most important elements of a sow unit. Thus, it must facilitate a high pregnancy rate, high number of piglets, uniform body condition, sow longevity and a low return rate. |
Dietary protein modifies effect of plant extracts in the intestinal ecosystem of the pig at weaning[Nutrimail]Plant extracts may affect piglet intestinal health in a different way depending on the dietary CP content |
Effect of dietary soybean oil and soybean protein concentration on the concentration of digestible amino acids in soybean products fed to growing pigs[Nutrimail]Dietary oil supplementation may increase AA digestibility of most defatted soybean protein products contained in growing diets for pigs |
Dietary arginine supplementation alleviates intestinal mucosal disruption induced by Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide in weaned pigs[Nutrimail]The use of Arginine supplementation in piglet diets may reduce gut mucosal inflammatory process at weaning |
CO2 anaesthesia for castration[Videos] In this video you can see how piglets respond to CO2 anaesthesia for castration. |
Hormone management (II)[Management]Carles Casanovas When the sow becomes pregnant, the corpus luteum persists and continues to produce progesterone. While the levels of progesterone are high the sow does not become in heat and maintains gestation. |
Abortion[What the experts say ]John D. Mackinnon Abortions are not always witnessed in yards or extensive systems. Evidence is provided by sudden weight loss and a vulval discharge. |
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