Effect of sow body weight at first service on body status and performance
Achieving optimal body weight at first service is essential for maximizing the sow’s lifetime performance.
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Zoetis receives European Commission marketing authorization for IMPROVAC®, for use in female pigs from 10 weeks of age
IMPROVAC® reduces the incidence of sexual behavior in gilts intended to market and unwanted pregnancies if raised with intact males, improving animals’ welfare.
Short-term fixation of sows in farrowing pens using different opening procedures
For short-term fixation of five days around farrowing on commercial farms, the farrowing crate should be opened in the evening.
PIC makes strategic investment in SwineTech
Partnership will create innovations in swine production efficiency.
PIC dam lines. Genetic criteria
Starting with PIC, we are beginning a new series of articles on different genetics companies. For the genetic programme of PIC, we interviewed Juan Manuel Herrero, PIC genetic service manager for Spain and Portugal.
Video: How to spot the signs of farrowing
Identifying the different stages of farrowing allows us to monitor the process and take measures to maximize the number of piglets born alive and their viability.
Physiology and nutrition of late gestating and transition sows
The physiological processes and how they change dynamically as the sow approaches farrowing greatly affect sow productivity.
Sows that wean zero piglets: A problem in the farrowing room
Sows that try to recover after weaning no piglets have markedly lower performance and a significant chance of failing in lactation again.
PIC® and National Pork Board creating framework to quantify environmental benefits of genetic improvements
Framework will demonstrate how genetic improvements support sustainable pork production and bolster corporate climate pledges.
Matt Schulte appointed as Meat Scientist at Topigs Norsvin
With the appointment of Matt, Topigs Norsvin strengthens its global support team with more expertise in the field of meat science.
New vaginal drug delivery system to control time of farrowing and allow supervision of piglet delivery
Findings confirm the efficacy of the novel vaginal drug delivery system for induction of farrowing in sows.
Denmark sets goals for 2050
The most important aspects of the plan are animal welfare, reducing antibiotic use, and CO2 emissions.
Dynamic group gestation with weight monitoring
Continuous monitoring of sow weight has significantly improved feed use efficiency and sow longevity.
Topigs Norsvin opens Innova Canada
The new nucleus farm will be part of a bigger plan to upgrade and expand the nucleus capacity in Canada.
Choice is pleased to welcome Graydon Bell as General Manager
Choice is pleased to announce that on August 15th, 2022 Graydon Bell joined Choice USA as the General Manager.
Does nursing behaviour of sows in loose-housing differ from that of sows in farrowing crates?
Shorter nursing duration and more nursing terminations by the sow were observed in loose housing than in farrowing crates.