The Immune system and immunity in swine: the neuro-immunity network
The immune, endocrine and central nervous systems communicate through anatomical and hormonal-neuropeptides pathways.
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An update on sow amino acid research
Sow nutrition research has historically been only about 2% of the swine scientific literature, but new commercial facilities are changing this.
How to move piglets quickly and without getting tired
30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.
Pig health
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The immune, endocrine and central nervous systems communicate through anatomical and hormonal-neuropeptides pathways.
Occupational disease risks for handlers of pigs and pork
Most infections with occupational diseases occur at slaughter, when humans handle potentially infected meat or body fluids. We’ll introduce two major ones here: erysipelas and S. suis infection.
Fatal swine acute diarrhoea syndrome caused by an HKU2-related coronavirus of bat origin
This study highlights the importance of identifying coronavirus diversity and distribution in bats.
Fatal swine acute diarrhoea syndrome caused by an HKU2-related coronavSurvival of viral pathogens in animal feed ingredients under transboundary shipping models
Results provide further evidence that contaminated feed ingredients may represent a risk for transport of pathogens at domestic and global levels.
Survival of viral pathogens in animal feed ingredients under transbounEconomy
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Losses have arrived but the fundamentals will bring the panic stricken back to reality
The impact of Chinese tariffs on US pork, the pork exports picture, feed costs forecast and more...
Easter truce
Let’s hope that spring makes consumption grow. The foreign markets hesitate, and it will not be easy to sell the European surpluses.
Nutrition
HideAn update on sow amino acid research
Sow nutrition research has historically been only about 2% of the swine scientific literature, but new commercial facilities are changing this.
Immunonutrition in swine
Intestinal integrity is just as relevant as vaccination protocols in inducing adequate immunity to environmental challenges.
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Fermented corn probiotic from early post-weaning to grower-finisher
The use of microbes isolated from the host as probiotic may be an appropriate way to modulate intestinal microbiota promoting good health status and performance in growing pigs.
Fermented corn probiotic from early post-weaning to grower-finisherReduced crude protein and different net energy levels for heavy pigs
In low crude protein diets, net energy levels may affect performance and feeding behavior in heavy pigs.
Reduced crude protein and different net energy levels for heavy pigs
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.
The importance of lighting in your farm
One of the main tools to encourage the installation of extra lighting in the mating area is the data analysis, and more specifically the weaning-to-service interval.
How to reduce the risk of boar taint in carcasses from entire males?
The compounds responsible of boar taint can be reduced through feeding strategies, genetic selection and good management practices.
Management
HideHow to move piglets quickly and without getting tired
30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.
Training gilts for using ESF with minimum effort
The most difficult thing for sows is learning to open doors. Here we show an easy and practical way to achieve it.
What is good for small piglets may not be so for the big ones
Practical implications of a study that analyzes the consequences of litter standardization by weight or number and the supply of creep feeding.
Increase injection speed
When we must treat many animals (e.g. when blanket vaccinations or antiparasitic treatments must be administered), injections must be fast.
How to move piglets quickly and without getting tired
30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.
Training gilts for using ESF with minimum effort
The most difficult thing for sows is learning to open doors. Here we show an easy and practical way to achieve it.
The importance of lighting in your farm
One of the main tools to encourage the installation of extra lighting in the mating area is the data analysis, and more specifically the weaning-to-service interval.
Development and use of sow cooling pads during farrowing and lactation
Floor cooling is based on the conduction of heat from the sow to a sink while lying down.
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