APHIS is proposing to recognize the Republic of Malta as free of SVd, ASF and FMD
This change would remove some of the current restrictions on imports of ruminants, breeding swine and their products from Malta.
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Nutrigenomics in swine nutrition
Neonatal mineral and vitamin supplementation have a huge impact on bone development and body composition via the regulation of mesenchymal stem cells and satellite cell programing.
Prevalence of boar taint in commercial pigs from Spanish farms
Given these results, a future online method to classify carcasses according to boar taint is strongly recommended.
Interval from last insemination to culling: Culling reasons from practise and the correlation with longevity
This study showed the potential to select on longer interval from last insemination to culling in days and thereby select against sows to be culled within the reproduction, locomotion, accident, general disorder and peri-partum cull class and to be culled at the end of a parity.
Energy supplementation to neonatal piglets of low birth weight
Energy supplementation to neonatal piglets of low birth weight may reduce piglet mortality.
Pre-lactation nutrition strategies for optimal sow and piglet performance
The evolution of genetics in modern sows requires nutritionists to evolve their diets and feeding programs accordingly. Nutritionist need to consider not only the role of nutrition on metabolism but also on hormone regulation and subsequent reproduction.
Optimization of post-cervical insemination in pigs: critical points
This article lists the critical points that must be considered for a successful post-cervical insemination in sows.
The cortisol response to ACTH in pigs, heritability and influence of corticosteroid-binding globulin
The results are valuable for the genetic selection of animals to explore the consequences on production and robustness traits.
Iron deficiency and anemia in piglets and the effect of iron status at weaning on post-weaning performance
Consumption of nursery starter feeds containing high concentrations of ZnO is associated with post-weaning anemia.
Measures to reduce neonatal mortality: management, genetics and new housing for lactating sows
Neonatal mortality does not only depend on the design of the farrowing crate, but also on genetic and management factors, as well as litter size, especially with the increased use of hyper-prolific dam lines.
Reference values for immunocrit ratios to assess maternal antibody uptake in 1-day-old piglets
The IR method ascertains whether piglets are receiving adequate maternal antibodies until their own immune systems are developed.
Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets
Radiant heating behind the sows reduced hypothermia in new-born piglets and indicate that providing heat during the first half hour after birth is important.
Comparison of specimens for detection of PRRSv infection in boar studs
These results showed that the highest assurance of providing PRRSV-negative semen to sow farms should be based on rRT-PCR testing of serum collected at the time of semen collection.
Canada gains market access for live breeding cattle and swine to Georgia
Canadian cattle and swine breeders can immediately begin exporting to this market. Georgian breeders also benefit by gaining access to Canada’s world-class animal genetics.
Current state of post-cervical insemination in multiparous, primiparous and nulliparous sows
It is necessary to find alternatives to definitely implement this technique in primiparous sows and start its use in gilts.
Analysis of hygienic critical control points in boar semen production
The present study emphasizes the need for both training of the laboratory staff in monitoring HCCP in routine semen production and audits in such AI centers for the external control of hygiene parameters.