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A much higher percentage of piglets prefer milk supplement over creep feed. Here are the results of the latest studies on this subject.

Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?

Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.

The four most common mistakes on pig farms, illustrated with real examples.

A review of the strategies used to reduce boar taint by country and the detection systems available in slaughterhouses.

We went to visit an Italian farm where the sows are free housed in the farrowing room. We asked some questions to better understand the system.

Does co-mingling during lactation benefit piglets in the long term? See how socialisation influences pigs behaviour and physiology.

In this article, we look at which elements of biosecurity should be considered in the design of a sow farm, although they are applicable to any farm.

The most frequent problems are reproductive and locomotive. What should I do if the percent among sows serviced is greater than 2%?

How should you decide if your current routines on colostrum are working? How much intake is enough?

How is the growing demand for greater animal welfare on farms articulated?

New regulations allow farmers to administer general anaesthesia to piglets via inhalation of isoflurane. This is how the German swine industry is adapting so far.

Is it best to separate gilts from sows? Which biosecurity measures are most important? In this article, four renowned veterinarians discuss their recommendations.

To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.

Changes at weaning can have significant detrimental impacts on the piglet's gastrointestinal tract structure and function. Sexual dimorphism, weaning weight, and weaning age play a role.

What could be causing the abortions happening at a particular point in the gestation?