Brazil: the 'Suíno Light' opens up to new markets and producers
The EMBRAPA has just launched in the market the female genetic line MO25C, betting on a low-fat pork, and thus offering an added value for the producers.
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Svenska Köttföretagen new distributor of Topigs Norsvin in Sweden
Topigs Norsvin will supply Norsvin Landrace and Z-line for production of TN70 sows and Norsvin Duroc as a terminal sire. In this new Supply Agreement Topigs Norsvin will supply boars and semen to Svenska Köttföretagen AB’s multiplier and distribution network, including technical support to the Swedish pig production value chain.
Massive saving from small increases in feed conversion efficiency
A total of 2.463 million tonnes of feed. That’s the amazing estimated saving that could be made if the feed conversion of all the 246.3 million pigs finished in the EU was improved by just 0.1, reducing feed consumption by about 10 kg per pig. The value of this would be over 819 million Euros.
Coloured clothes pegs to identify the sow's production stage
The goal is to know the production stage of gestating sows in a quick and visual way.
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NewsEvolution of the numerical productivity during the last decades
France has been, continuously, the country with the highest productivity in comparison with Spain and The Netherlands, reaching 28.70 weaned piglets per sow and year in 2013.
The effect of pre- and post-mating dietary restriction on embryonic survival in gilts
Reducing post-mating feed intakes to maintenance levels impaired embryo survival.
Colombia resumes the importation of live pigs from US and Canada
There were trade restrictions due to the presence of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) in both countries.
Effects of lactation length and boar contact in early lactation on expression of oestrus in multiparous sows
Boar contact is an effective method to stimulate oestrus within 26 days of farrowing in both lactating and weaned sows.
Different flavoured creep on piglet performance
Dietary novelty may be a method to stimulate early exploratory behaviour, feed intake and performance.
Use of paternity tests in swine
These tests have several practical applications, as the detection of boars that are linked to the appearance of hernias or the susceptibility towards certain enteric diseases or even syndromes like the PFTS.
Effectiveness of different farrowing induction protocols in sows using alphaprostol on day 114 of gestation
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different induction protocols when applied on d114 of gestation.
Genomic analysis reveals selection for Asian genes in European pigs following human-mediated introgression
Researchers from Wageningen University explain that a number of important characteristics of European pigs have Asian origins.
Risk factors for lameness development in sows within the first days of group-housing
The aim of the present study was to determine risk factors for lameness development within the first days of group-housing, with a focus on housing conditions, management and post-mixing aggression in sows.
Measures of the ovaries and uterus during development of gilts selected for differences in uterine capacity
Selection for increased UC results in larger ovaries and uterine horns, but TRU was not useful for estimating these traits in gilts of the age studied.
Compounds from multilayer plastic bags cause reproductive failures in artificial insemination
This is the first described relationship between reproductive failure and toxic compounds released from plastic bags.
The importance of hyperprolificacy
Achieving a high prolificacy and knowing how to take advantage of it (transform it into weaned piglets) is vital for the productivity of a sow farm.