Monitoring of farrowings (IV): Control systems
It would be so nice if the sows could warn us when there are problems when they are giving birth to their piglets during labour! This seems impossible… Or maybe it is not so.
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Time delay valves for a maximum consumption of water in the farrowing quarters
The goal is that the sows always have access to a good amount of fresh drinking water in the farrowing quarters.
How do we level litters after delivery?
In the previous chapter we discussed the ideal time to level out litters of newborn piglets. Here's how to do it.
When should we level out litters?
With the high prolificacy of sows nowadays, leveling out litters is one of the most hands-on jobs on the farms of today. It is one of the first steps to start lactation successfully.
Weaning on Friday and using altrenogest to avoid weekend farrowings; is it possible?
What if we were to wean on Friday and were able to block farrowings for 2 days? The bulk of farrowings would be concentrated on Monday.
Monitoring of Farrowing (III): Factors that increase stillbirths
Long farrowings increase mortality, and deaths occur above all in the last 1/3 of the delivery.
Management of farrowing objectives to achieve optimal piglet weight at weaning (II): batches every two weeks
The dispersion of matings described in the previous article is even more drastic on farms operating in bands over one week.
Management of farrowing objectives to achieve optimal piglet weight at weaning (I): weekly batches
Wouldn’t it be great if all the sows on a farm (weaned sows, gilts, repeat breeders…) could be mated on the same day?! And if we were able to choose, on Mondays?
Farrowing Monitoring (II)
A good result in stillbirths is difficult to achieve without inducing farrowings.
Monitoring farrowing (I)
In this chapter we will present the farrowing stages and how to control it.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (IV)
In this chapter we will consider the benefits of closed nests and the importance of temperature regulation according to the age of the piglets.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (III)
In this chapter we will take a look at the use of heat lamps and how to distribute heat inside the pen.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (II)
In this chapter we will discuss the benefits of heating mats
Foundations for optimizing lactation
The milk production of sows is one of the parameters that has evolved the most over the last several decades.
Farrowing induction IV: Guidelines
In this chapter we will take a look at some other aspects of farrowing induction...
Managing a 3-week batch system, weaning at the beginning of the week
This may be a good option when farrowings and litter control during the first days are the priority.