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Ad libitum feeding systems for lactating sows: effects on productivity and welfare of sows and piglets

Data suggest that sows fed ad libitum eat what they need and can convert feed more efficiently into the piglets’ growth without additional weight loss.

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Nutrition and feeding management strategies to mitigate heat stress in lactating sows

The study confirms the negative impact of both chronic and acute heat stress on feed intake in lactating sows and validates nutritional and management strategies to mitigate it.

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Effect of feeding sows with milk biofortified with n-6 and n-3 on the immune status of sows and their piglets

Milk biofortified with n-6 and n-3 may improves the immune status of sows and promotes positive transgenerational effects.

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Improving sow and litter performance, health, and gut microbiota with a probiotic supplement based on bacillus strains

Probiotic supplementation through gestation and lactation may improve sow performance and piglet health.

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Figure 1. Effects of fiber as a nutritional intervention in sow diets.

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Advances in the use of dietary fiber in sow nutrition

The use of dietary fiber in sow nutrition is rapidly evolving and is now considered a functional component in nutrition due to its effects on gut functionality, microbiota balance, and the modulation of digestion and metabolism.

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Sow card: Accurate record keeping is essential to improve production performance

We are sharing an example of a sow card used to record basic breeding sow data, which is essential on all farms regardless of their size.

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Automated oestrous detection in sows using a robotic imaging system

Combining vulva volume features with days from weaning could be a suitable method to detect the onset of oestrous in sows.

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Is there “fake” data on farms? Do we know how to convey the importance of good record keeping?

Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?

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Swine genetics market opportunities in China

China is the world’s largest importer of purebred breeding swine.

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Specialized feed-additive blends of short- and medium-chain fatty acids improve sow and pig performance during nursery and post-weaning phase

Maternal dietary supplementation with short- and medium-chain fatty acids may enhance productivity and health in sows and their litter.

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Impact of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on plasma bone turnover markers, bone mineralization, bone strength, and lameness scores in gilts

Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation is not directly related to bone health and lameness prevention in gilts.

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Genetics-ReproductionArticle

Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Reproduction and production

Antonio Palomo summarizes the swine production and reproduction presentations from the latest Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024.

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Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room

The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?

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