AgFeed Industries, Inc. Announces Stocking Agreement for Xinyu Production Pod[Company news]AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, today announced an agreement on terms for the stocking of the first phase of the Xinyu production pod starting in the fourth quarter of 2010 with PIC (Pig Improvement Company), a division of Genus PLC. |
Proportion of the litter farrowed, litter size, and progesterone and estradiol effects on piglet birth intervals and stillbirths[swine abstracts]Stillbirth in swine ranges from 2 to 9%, resulting in a significant loss of piglets. Previous studies clearly indicate a relationship between prolonged birth intervals and stillbirth, but factors influencing birth intervals are not fully known. To characterize birth intervals and stillbirth, farrowing was recorded during three farrowing seasons. |
Thawing boar semen in the presence of seminal plasma: Effects on sperm quality and fertility[swine abstracts]The present studies confirm an adverse effect of inseminating FT sperm on sperm quality and sow fertility but suggest that thawing FT sperm in 50% SP may partially alleviate these adverse effects. |
Environmental and sow-related factors affecting the duration of farrowing[swine abstracts]Allowing the sow to move freely before farrowing, reducing the constipation state and avoid excessive fattening during late pregnancy all appear to be key factors in shortening farrowing time and reducing perinatal mortality. |
Gestating sows in group[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti The new test in the welfare section is dedicated to the conditions during weaning. |
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