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A simple management strategy can have an impact on the piglet’s most challenging time in life: the weaning period.

Choosing the right protein sources for (pre-) starter feed is crucial to support gut health, reducing reliance on feed additives.

In the fourth article of our series, we review the opinions from our group of global swine health experts on the potential relationship, if any, between the rise in nursery mortality that some countries have observed over the last few years and antibiotic reduction strategies.

Find the optimal number of pigs per feeder hole based on diet type and pig size in order to maximize performance and better animal welfare.

A new, not yet tested material could help mitigate tail biting in growing and finishing pigs.

How does a sow's feed intake in the days prior to farrowing influence piglet birth and weaning weights?

Not all progress is made through "smart farming." Here's a simple solution that can greatly improve biosecurity between batches of weaned piglets, preventing recirculation of disease.

In this third article, we want to to talk about a common guest in the nurseries: Streptococcus suis, the causative agent of clinical pictures that can include meningitis, arthritis and sudden deaths.