China confirms an outbreak of ASF in a slaughterhouse in Henan
The OIE and the Ministry of Agriculture of China confirmed on Thursday the presence of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in a slaughterhouse in China.
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A very easy method for cleaning creep feeders
We explain a simple and easy method for cleaning creep feeders.
Effects of body weight and dietary phosphorus levels on postileal digestion in pigs
Post-ileal digestion of P it is dependent on the age of the animal and the P content in the diets, factors that could difficult the proper p digestibility estimation.
Body weight and dietary phosphorus levels on digestion in pigsPig health
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Laboratory techniques to evaluate the antibody immune response in the pig
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, serum virus neutralization test, haemoagglutination test, and immunoperoxidase monolayer assay are explained.
China reports ASF for the first time
The disease has been detected in the northeast of the country.
Relationships between colostrum supply of suckling piglets and Salmonella prevalence in piglet rearing
The study provides preliminary evidence that when comparing Salmonella-inconspicuous farms with Salmonella-conspicuous ones, the colostrum supply may be a critical factor that needs to be considered.
Relationships between colostrum supply of suckling piglets and SalmoneMicrobial shifts in the swine nasal microbiota in response to parenteral antimicrobial administration
Parenteral antimicrobial administration shifts the nasal microbiota in growing piglets. The changes in nasal microbiota structure were antimicrobial-dependent. Rationalization of injectable antibiotic treatments in growing piglets is needed.
Microbial shifts in the swine nasal microbiota in response to parenteEconomy
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China confirms an outbreak of ASF in a slaughterhouse in Henan
The OIE and the Ministry of Agriculture of China confirmed on Thursday the presence of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in a slaughterhouse in China.
We can only minimise damages
In Iberia, pig prices have reached this year’s peak. Now, prices can only drop… The evolution of prices is very similar to that in 2015.
Nutrition
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Certification in antibiotic-free (ABF) production from weaning to slaughter in pigs
This article describes a real project for the production and marketing of pigs that are given no antibiotics after weaning
The role of short and medium chain fatty acids on intestinal health in piglets
The majority of the published work shows that the use of fatty acids in pigs has health benefits however its mode of action is still scientifically debated.
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Effects of body weight and dietary phosphorus levels on postileal digestion in pigs
Post-ileal digestion of P it is dependent on the age of the animal and the P content in the diets, factors that could difficult the proper p digestibility estimation.
Body weight and dietary phosphorus levels on digestion in pigsEffects of low iron diet and phytase super-dosing on weaner pig performance
Dietary phytase superdosing may be a useful strategy in iron deficit status like after weaning occurs.
Effects of low iron diet and phytase super-dosing on weaner pig perfor
How can farm production be increased with the use of Supersows?
The key lies in gilt management ...
Optimal on-farm semen doses management: key points to control
Occasionally, breeders end up using semen with a suboptimal fertilizing ability due to inadequate storage conditions.
Preparing the gilts: production
We talk about weight and age at mating, stall adaptation, flushing, how to perform heat detection and insemination, the convenience or inconvenience of segregating the gilts
Increase of returns: Management or PRRS?
Returns increase in a PRRS-positive farm in the middle of a census increase plus a change of management in the batch farrowing system, from 3 weeks to 1.
Management
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Releasing individual feed dispensers in the gestation quarters
The goal is to be able to make that some individual dispensers do not deliver feed when they are all full
Tail biting: how is this problem perceived across the world? Are we ready to stop docking tails?
The authors share their experience on tail biting risk factors identification as well as the production of non-docked pigs.
Are all non-viable piglets, really not viable?
There are casualties in the farrowing unit due to poor colostrum intake but, how many are there really? Are they just being classified as non-viable piglets?
Optimization of analgesia for piglet castration
Intratesticular lidocaine provides an additional side effect free analgesia.
Optimization of analgesia for piglet castrationRelationships between colostrum supply of suckling piglets and Salmonella prevalence in piglet rearing
The study provides preliminary evidence that when comparing Salmonella-inconspicuous farms with Salmonella-conspicuous ones, the colostrum supply may be a critical factor that needs to be considered.
Relationships between colostrum supply of suckling piglets and SalmoneA very easy method for cleaning creep feeders
We explain a simple and easy method for cleaning creep feeders.
Releasing individual feed dispensers in the gestation quarters
The goal is to be able to make that some individual dispensers do not deliver feed when they are all full
Heat stress
When summer comes we must check the ventlation system...
The ideal mating/early gestation barn: stalls, feeders, floor, light (2/2)
The views of experienced experts on what the ideal mating /early gestation barn should look like.
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Australia14th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of PigsThe scientific framework of the program will be centered around the digestive system, focusing on specific aspects such as the emerging areas of the Microbi
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ArgentinaCongreso de Producción Porcina
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