Arginine supplementation in lactating sows improves milk composition, supports piglet growth, and modulates gut microbiota
Arginine in sows diet improves milk composition, promoting a healthier and more balanced gut microbiome at weaning.
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Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance
This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.
Impact of dietary fiber on nutrient digestibility and gut microbiota of lactating sows
The inclusion of dietary fiber in lactating diets may directly depend on fiber source and their fermentability.
333 Emerging Voices - Impact of nest covers on welfare and performance of temporarily crated sows and their piglets during lactation
This work supports the use of temporary crating as a viable alternative to conventional farrowing crates. Final thesis at the Department of Animal and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Pol Llonch Obiols.
Effects of increased essential fatty acid intake during lactation on sow’s reproductive performance
Dietary supplementation of essential fatty acids during lactation may improve reproductive performance in multiparous sows but not in primiparous sows.
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.
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.
Can probiotics alleviate constipation and inflammation in late-gestating and lactating sows?
Dietary probiotic supplementation may reduce the inflammatory status in gestating and lactating sows.
Effects of early intermittent maternal separation on behavior, physiological, and growth performance in piglets
Early intermittent neonatal maternal separation created stress and affected the growth performance of piglets during suckling. However, the growth rate was improved by compensatory measures during late weaning.
The impact of functional teat number on reproductive throughput in swine
Results suggest increasing functional teat number would enhance both piglet survival and reproductive throughput.
Effects of farrowing hut design on maternal and thermoregulatory behavior in outdoor housed sows and piglets
The metal hut appears to be the best compromise considering thermal environment, behavior, and litter survival.
The effect of supplementing l-Arginine, l-Glutamine, and a combination of both in the diet of multiparous sows
L-Arginine and L-Glutamine supplementation as a dietary strategy to improve performance in multiparous lactating sows.
The effect of a high-energy diet and Spirulina supplementation in gilts
Spirulina supplementation in gestation and lactation diets may affect colostrum quality and litter performance.
Characteristics of thermal images of the mammary gland and of performance in sows differing in health status and parity
Thermography coupled with Artificial Intelligence systems can help identify and orient the diagnosis of symptomatic animals to prompt adequate reaction at the earliest time.
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.
Impact of birth weight and daily weight gain during suckling on the weight gain of weaning piglets
Piglets with 1.25 to 2.30kg BW and low weight gain during suckling presented a partial compensatory growth during the nursery phase.