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Early life indicators predict mortality, illness, reduced welfare and carcass characteristics in finisher pigs

The objective of this study was to investigate associations between early life indicators, lactation management factors and subsequent mortality, health, welfare and carcass traits of offspring.

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NutritionAbstract

Supplementing chlorogenic acid in weaned pigs

Chlorogenic acid supplementation in weanling diets may improve growth performance, antioxidant capacity and nutrient absorption function in weaned pigs.

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Purina: Drive nursery feed intake from within

A pig’s response to its first dry feed sets the pace for strong finishing performance.

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Figure 2. Factors that influence the neonatal immunity development.

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The immune system and immunity in swine: maternal and neonatal immunity

This article discuss about the protection of the placenta, the colostrum, the immunity conferred by milk and the congenital acquired immunity of the piglet.

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Facilities-Equipment Article

Use of the space in the farrowing pens to avoid crushings

This trick tries to reduce the number of deaths by providing the piglets more resting space by using the corridor.

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Combating pre-weaning mortality: Set a goal

For today’s swine producer, efficiency is everything. It drives profitability and is a key success indicator if operations are to remain competitive in the current market. Because of this, the industry has come a long way in finding opportunities for improved efficiency – especially in the breeding herd.

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How to move piglets quickly and without getting tired

30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.

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Blower heaters mounted outside weaner pens can offer significant advantages, says Tim Miller.

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Blowers better for weaners

Blower heaters for weaner-grower pens may offer significant advantages over conventional in-pen bar heaters, according to Tim Miller environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.

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What is good for small piglets may not be so for the big ones

Practical implications of a study that analyzes the consequences of litter standardization by weight or number and the supply of creep feeding.

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The effect of double nursing, an alternative nursing strategy for the hyper-prolific sow herd

In the double nursing strategy every week one or more sows nurse two litters simultaneously from birth to weaning.

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High-tech camera helps protect sows and piglets

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and collaborators are using 3-D imaging to protect newborn piglets by monitoring adult female pigs' behavior.

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New research highlights opportunity to improve the iron status of piglets

Iron deficiency could be reducing the performance of piglets post-weaning, despite the routine use of iron injections and feed supplements.

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Zinc oxide and arginine interaction affects piglet antioxidant capacity and inflammatory response

The interaction between dietary Arginine content and ZnO supplementation may play a negative impact on the antioxidant capacity and inflammatory response in weanling pigs.

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Photo 5.- Piglets at 4 days post-weaning

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Clinical case: Poorly adapted piglets in a liquid system nursery

Weaning is a critical event in the pig’s life. It is a very important and stressful transition that, if not handled properly, can be responsible for the occurrence of diarrhoea and/or poorly adapted piglets.

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