Management of hoppers with liquid diets[Management]Carles Casanovas Since concentrated feeds were first used it has been possible to see that mixing them with water has certain advantages. Probably the most important are a higher consumption and an improved exploitation. |
Dimension and design of the gestation unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen The gestation unit is basically a parking unit where sows should be kept comfortable to allow the pregnancy to develop |
Thompson’s tip: Drying out after disinfection[Company news]Cleaning and disinfection are an essential part of successful disease control, preventing or reducing the transfer of infection from one batch of pigs to the next. However, drying out of pens is a frequently-neglected part of the process. |
Husbandry of groups of growing piglets[What the experts say ]Paolo Candotti Space/comfort, after feeding and nourishment, is without doubt a limiting factor for the establishment of a quick, and above all, solid hierarchy. |
Sweet smell of success for boars[Company news]Pork CRC supported 4th year animal science honours student at Western Australia’s Murdoch University, Amy Lealiifano, has found that vaccinating boars for the second time with Improvac close to a fortnight before slaughter effectively controls boar taint, while also not blowing out fat levels. |
Chinese research wins APVS award[Company news]A team of researchers from the China Agricultural University in Beijing have won an award for their evaluation of the performance of the boar taint vaccine Improvac® (Pfizer Animal Health) under Chinese production conditions. |
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. |
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