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Sánchez-Osorio shares the key points on which Topigs Norsvin's health management is grounded.
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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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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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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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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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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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.
Management, pig farm management, work planning in each production stage: management in gestation, grow finish, batch farrowing
Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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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Sánchez-Osorio shares the key points on which Topigs Norsvin's health management is grounded.
A case study on identifying and addressing entry-related biosecurity hazards on a sow farm.
PRRS creates frustrating challenges as it seems we have to keep learning the same lessons we already know, along with the occasional new chapter.
Let’s have a look at some common biosecurity myths and how standardized outbreak investigations can help to improve biosecurity outcomes.
The feed industry has a significant and essential role to play in achieving One Health in pork production on multiple levels.
In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.
By May 2023, 85% of all Danish pig herds have a serological PRRS status. Area eradication programs have been established in regions with a high density of PRRS seropositive herds. The Danish Agriculture & Food Council has taken a range of initiatives with the purpose of paving the road for a national reduction of PRRS, including an implementation strategy, digital tools, common guidelines for the classification, monitoring, and eradication of PRRSV, and project funding resources.
Íñigo González explains the biosecurity measures taken in Hypor genetic nucleus and multiplication farms.
This award recognizes farms that excel in the areas of quality, biosecurity, health, animal welfare, and reducing environmental impact.
Do we really comply with the order of farm visits as indicated by the biosecurity protocols?
Previous articles addressed genetic criteria and proper management guidelines. In this article, Tim Snider, Regional Director for Veterinary Services at PIC Europe, explains the basics of PIC's health program.
We conclude this two-part series by Professor Pejsak by examining how immune stress affects the pig's body, gut, and production.
We went to visit Piggly, a sustainable farm from an environmental, production, animal welfare, and economic perspective.
Consider these factors when deciding to eliminate or control PRRSv.
You've probably heard that one of the ways the ASF virus can enter a country is through contaminated food. Here's why it's so risky.
The biosecurity ring analysis method is applicable on any type of farm and offers an overall perspective that helps us make organized and rational decisions.