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The sire effect on litter size: small, but usable for breeding
By sire effect is meant not only “pregnant or not”, but an influence of the boar on characteristics around farrowing – in particular the number of piglets born alive.
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PigTalk Ep2: Dr. Marlene Louw, CEO of SAPPO
Are there vaccines for FMD in pigs?
How does SAPPO support producers during these challenging times?
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How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight
When labor is short, your best bet is to focus on your small but viable piglets – those weighing between 2 and 3 lb. Larger piglets are more capable of finding teats and nursing.
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