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Impact of increasing weaning age on pig performance and belly nosing prevalence

Increasing the weaning age can be an effective strategy to improve the overall performance in a commercial system. Results of this study imply that 25 d is the optimal weaning age.

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International Conference on Pig Survivability set for Oct. 27-28

The conference objective is to facilitate the discussion and dissemination of the most current information relative to sow, litter, weaned pig and grow-finish mortality.

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Abortions in mainly first parity sows

Why are there more abortions occurring in first parity sows?

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A simple tool to increase the amount of colostrum available to newborn piglets

A high dose of oxytocin given in the 16 h following the end of farrowing prolongs the colostral phase which can improve the quality of milk in early lactation.

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Germany: Changes in animal welfare law

The new regulations are primarily aimed at improving the welfare of breeding sows.

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How split-suckling 0, 1, or 3 days affects piglet performance and colostrum intake

Piglet performances were not improved nor impaired when split-suckling was applied during the first day of life. However growth was impaired when litters were intensively split-suckled during first three days of life.

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Iowa Pork Regional Conferences to offer health, water, economics, people information

The shared goal of bringing research and education to the field continues with this year's program, topics and speakers. Four sessions are scheduled during the week of Feb. 15.

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Ireland launches the country's first animal welfare strategy

Reducing tail docking in pigs is on the agenda for Ireland's first over-arching Animal Welfare Strategy.

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Former Iowa State Extension swine specialist recognized as Honorary Master Pork Producer

Tom Miller honored with the Honorary Master Pork Producer Award during the 2021 Iowa Pork Congress Recognition Banquet.

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Non-infectious causes of irregular returns to estrus in sows

This article lists the main non-infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.

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Germany adjusts piglet price due to castration costs

As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.

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New "technical TV program" for pig farmers launched at EuroTier digital

Digital technical program with video sessions and virtual pig farm visits – Expert knowledge for the international livestock industry – from 9th to 12th February 2021.

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