articles about mortality
The 10 most-read articles in 2024
Of the 122 articles published on Pig333 last year by world-renowned authors, these were the ten most-read. You won't want to miss a single one.
Clinical case: Gastroesophageal ulcers in finishing pigs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis
Although initially the focus was on the gastric ulcers, after the first visits, more importance was given to liver damage and poisoning was suspected.
Sow mortality: When and where? (2/2)
To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the latter two.
Sow mortality: How and who? (1/2)
To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the first two.
Farm personnel's resistance to euthanizing pigs
A deep introspection from the perspective of our staff.
Denmark launches initiatives for improved animal welfare
This will form the basis for Denmark's first animal welfare agreement.
Belarus addresses crisis in swine industry
Issues related to the country’s swine industry were discussed at a government meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on September 4.
Getahvirus (GETV), an emerging arboviral cause of reproductive losses and perinatal mortality in China-Asian pig production
Should we be worried? Read the on-farm accounts of how this mosquito-borne virus caused reproductive issues and perinatal mortality in China.
Denmark: Difficulties complying with pig welfare standards
Nearly a third of pig herd welfare checks in 2021 triggered a sanction.
What role does feed play in the longevity of breeding sows?
Many factors influence sow longevity and survival. So how important is targeted feed management to a longer life of performance?
A high feed conversion ratio and what about mortality?
Causes of increased number of culled pregnant sows
The most frequent problems are reproductive and locomotive. What should I do if the percent among sows serviced is greater than 2%?
Do I have dead pregnant sows? What could be the cause?
If my farrowing rate is low, but the returns to estrus, abortions, and culled pregnant sows are all normal, I probably have dead sows...