Sow performance in response to feeding natural betaine during lactation and postweaning
Natural betaine fed to sows during lactation and postweaning show benefits on performance only during summer months.
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Seasonality in mating outcomes: A review
Each farm should analyze its historical data to quantify the effect of seasonality on its farrowing rate and prolificacy.
Causes for an increased number of empty sows
What should I do if the percentage of empty sows among the sows serviced is greater than 1%?
Genetic parameters and associated genomic regions for global immunocompetence in pigs
Study results support the possibility of applying effective selection programs to improve immunocompetence in pigs.
Denmark publishes productivity numbers for 2020
Finishing pigs saw the biggest improvements. SEGES data for Danish productivity in 2020 show major improvement for finishing pigs...
Porc d'Or chooses Hypor as sustainable swine breeding partner
The cooperation focuses on four breeding locations participating in the concept where gilts are produced for the different sow farms with a total of 5800 sows.
Adisseo announces a minority stake in PigCHAMP Pro Europa SL through a capital increase
Adisseo Group announces the signature of an agreement to take 24.99% participation through a capital increase in the company PigCHAMP Pro Europa SL.
Brazil: New resolution for commercialization and monitoring of genetically modified animals
The new resolution will allow the commercialization of genetically modified animals and their products.
Causes of abortions occurring at non-specific points in the gestation
What could be causing abortions that are not seasonal and that are not affecting a certain phase of gestation in particular?
Renowned Russian integrator Omsky bacon chooses Hypor swine genetics
One of the largest players on the Russian market in poultry, swine, and meat processing, has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Hendrix Genetics.
How does inducing farrowing affect immunological parameters in colostrum?
When labour induction is applied, the questions arise about possible effects on labour and lactation, including colostral immunity.
Is gestation length changing in sows?
User responses of the 333 survey on gestation length in sows reveal gestations are trending around 115.5 days.
Post-insemination management guidelines for swine
To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.
Argentina allows breeding pigs from Canada to be imported
The Argentine National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) conducted the sanitary controls and authorized the importation of the first shipment of breeding pigs from Canada.
Hypor: Technical service at your fingertips
Hypor, the swine brand of Hendrix Genetics, has recently launched “Swine Support by Hendrix Genetics”, an exclusive technical service app for its customers.
Genomic analysis of IgG antibody response to pathogens in commercial sows
Results suggest that genetic selection of antibody response in commercial sows is possible, but with variable success.