Updated scientific evidence on the welfare of gestating sows kept in different housing systems
Recent papers found similar productivity, physiology, health, and behavior among individually or grouped sows during gestation.
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Assistance during the birth
About the importance of a good assistance during the birth...
Effect of preoperative meloxicam or tolfenamic acid administration on stress and pain induced by surgical castration in piglets
Tolfenamic acid tended to be more efficient than meloxicam both during and post-castration.
Ensuring the identification of the sows
We achieved it combining the use of two ear tags per sow together with their strategic location in order to avoid losses due to biting.
Retail Council of Canada grocery members’ commitment on sow housing
The Retail Council of Canada believes that sows should be housed in an environment where their pregnancy, health and well-being are taken into highest consideration.
What do we mean by the genomics revolution?
The key benefits from the use of DNA information are a greater overall genetic progress, improved selection for ‘difficult’ traits such as piglet survival and ...
The relationship of plasma urea nitrogen with growth traits and age at first estrus in gilts
PUN can be used to select gilts with increased efficiency of nutrient utilization without negatively impacting pubertal development.
Selection for increased number of piglets at day five after farrowing has increased litter size and reduced piglet mortality
Selection for litter size at day five after farrowing (LS5) was introduced in 2004 in order to increase number of piglets weaned and reduce piglet mortality in Danish Landrace and Yorkshire.
Danish pig meat exports declined during 2012
With pig slaughtering declining by over 1m head during 2012 (from 20.4m to 18.9m), it was no surprise to see a decline in exports of Danish pig meat over the year.
Effect of dietary selenium on boar sperm quality
Supplementing a basal diet with organic or inorganic selenium did not affect semen quantity or sperm quality in fresh ejaculates.
Colombia will be allowed to export pigs to Venezuela for reproductive purposes
For the exportation of pigs for reproductive purposes, the protocol signed by these two countries establishes that the animals must come from farms registered with the ICA.
United States: New Jersey will prohibit the confinement of breeding pigs in crates
New Jersey is one step closer to becoming the tenth state to outlaw the confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates.
n-3 fatty acid supplementation in sows
Feeding n-3 fatty acids to gilts may improve litter growth, but does not affect subsequent reproductive performance.
Thompson’s tip: Provide cover for summer infertility
Many pig producers will be taking in batches of replacement gilts in split weights.
United States: pork producers reaffirm industry support for producer choice on sow housing
At the National Pork Industry Forum, pork producers approved a resolution reaffirming the industry's position that producers should be able to select a sow housing system.
Springer published the book entitled "Boar Reproduction. Fundamentals and New Biotechnological Trends"
Springer, one of the most prestigious international editors today published the book entitled "Boar Reproduction. Fundamentals and New Biotechnological Trends"