Risk factors associated with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome in sows
This study has demonstrated that a considerable number of modern pig herds still suffer from problems with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome.
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Environmental and sow-related factors affecting the duration of farrowing
Allowing the sow to move freely before farrowing, reducing the constipation state and avoid excessive fattening during late pregnancy all appear to be key factors in shortening farrowing time and reducing perinatal mortality.
Incentive mechanisms for liver lesion control in finishing pigs in the Netherlands
This paper compares the effectiveness of two Dutch incentive mechanisms: a collective insurance – in place prior to July 2004 – and a reduction in producer payment for each delivered pig with a liver lesion – in place from July 2004.
Piglet preference for infrared temperature and flooring
The aim of these experiments was to examine piglet preferences for different types of infrared temperatures and flooring at 24 h of age.
The relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters in fattening pigs
This paper explores the relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with the occurrence of pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters.
The effects of dietary chromium (III) picolinate on growth performance, blood measurements, and respiratory rate in pigs kept in high and low ambient temperature
Dietary chromium supplementation do not reduce the negative impact of the thermal stress
Effect of neonatal iron status, iron injections at birth and weaning in young pigs from sows fed either organic or inorganic trace minerals
Independently of the nature of the Fe source in sow diet, the Fe injection at birth it is critical to achieve optimum growth of piglets