Pig glossarySwine
Swine (Suidae) are a family of artiodactyl mammals in which domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus o Sus domesticus) are included. It includes 16 species, such as wild boars, peccaries or warthog.
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- News
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The pig sector events all around the world
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- Health
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Pig health: news and articles on PRRS, PCV2, biosecurity, etc, Pig disease guide, atlas of pathology, clinical cases…
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A visual and practical step-by-step guide on how to perform a necropsy on a pig.
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All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
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Description of the most important diseases and conditions in pigs
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Images of major swine diseases
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Pig disease diagnostic tool
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
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- Markets-Economics
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Pig Prices by countries. Pork production and trade. News of the pig market and the raw materials
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The latest slaughter pig prices in the most important pig markets. Check the evolution of the historical prices in charts and in several currencies.
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Latest quotations for the main commodities used in pig feed. Historical graphs with the pig price and estimated feed price.
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Figures & trends in pig numbers, pork production and pork trade.
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Global production and trade data for the most important raw materials
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- Nutrition
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Articles on nutrition and pig feeding, characteristics of raw materials and additives for pig feed. Prices of raw materials
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Latest quotations for the main commodities used in pig feed. Historical graphs with the pig price and estimated feed price.
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Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
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Global production and trade data for the most important raw materials
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Use this tool to diagnose problems with the feed conversion ratio. Click on the flowchart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
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- Genetics-Reproduction
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Articles on genetics and pig reproduction: genetic improvement, genomics, artificial insemination, use of hormones
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Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
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Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Use this tool to find out why your farrowing rate is less than ideal. Click on the flowchart or on the buttons found within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
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- Management
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Management, pig farm management, work planning in each production stage: management in gestation, grow finish, batch farrowing
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Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
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Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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- Facilities-Equipment
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Design of facilities and equipment for pig farms: building design, climate control, feeding systems, etc.
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Use this tool to explore which slurry management strategy best fits your situation. Click on the flow chart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
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Pig glossary