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Less experienced observers assess piglet castration-induced acute pain differently than experienced observers: A pilot study

The present pilot study supports the enhancement and implementation of UPAPS on farm and laboratory settings by minimally qualified observers.

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Weaned pigs fed a low-crude protein, propionic acid-preserved grain diet: effects of butyric acid supplementation on the gut microbiome and growth performance

Grain preserved with organic acids and butyric acid may promote nutrient digestibility and feed efficiency but may affect intestinal microbial balance.

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Nigerian government to fully upgrade Benue Swine Project

The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.

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Annual Spanish imports of Dutch piglets and pigs. First quarter data for 2025. Source: 333 based on RVO data.

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Spain: Record start to 2025 live pig imports from the Netherlands

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain significantly increased its imports of both live piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.

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Sow card: Accurate record keeping is essential to improve production performance

We are sharing an example of a sow card used to record basic breeding sow data, which is essential on all farms regardless of their size.

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Can blended phytogenics promote growth as effective alternatives to antibiotics in weaned piglets?

Phytogenic supplementation in weanling diets may exert growth promoter effects as in pigs during the nursery period.

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Milk supplementation and its mode of administration: Effects on growth performance, welfare, and fecal microbial ecology of suckling piglets

Milk supplement composition and availability can reduce piglet mortality during suckling and promote SCFA-producing bacteria in the gut.

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Is there “fake” data on farms? Do we know how to convey the importance of good record keeping?

Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?

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Genetics-ReproductionPress releases

New breeding goal will improve sows' ability to care for more piglets

The new trait will increase the number of weaned piglets per weaning by half a piglet annually and will support higher and stable growth in the litter until weaning.

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Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Reproduction and production

Antonio Palomo summarizes the swine production and reproduction presentations from the latest Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024.

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Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room

The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?

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