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The effect of dietary fiber supplementation in late gestation on gut microbiota modulation, reproductive performance, and colostrum quality in sows

Increased dietary fiber supplementation in late gestation may enhance health and performance in sows and piglets.

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Denmark phases out sow confinement

A new executive order phases out the immobilization of sows in farrowing pens.

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Proposing a clinical case definition for PRRSV outbreaks in sow herds based on key productivity indicators

A new clinical case definition for PRRSV outbreaks in swine breeding herds has been proposed using a system based on KPI signals that will trigger diagnostics.

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Integrating probiotic and amino acid supplementation to optimize reproductive outcomes in highly prolific sow lines

Co-supplementation of B. Subtilis and L-arginine in gestating sows may improve reproductive performance and litter quality.

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Foto 2: Daily inspection of sows – looking for sows with lameness

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Can longevity be improved through management?

Reducing sow mortality takes time, and it is therefore necessary that the owner or manager is committed and leads the project. Throughout the process, you will need to draw a line and start doing things differently to achieve significant results.

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Piglets’ behaviour and performance in relation to sow characteristics

Only some of the measured nutritive and non-nutritive sow factors influenced litter performance and behaviour, with parity and litter size also playing a role.

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Effect of glutamine and glutamate supplementation in sow diets during late gestation and lactation on sow performance, colostrum amino acid profile, and piglet weaning weight

Glutamine and glutamate supplementation in late gestation and lactation improves sow performance and piglet growth.

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Paraguay's swine industry is planning major investments

The industry is making history with unprecedented investment projections and growth, positioning the country as a future leader in animal protein.

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New Zinpro^® Sow Excellence Index launches new era in predictive sow health and performance

Index built upon data from more than 30,000 sows across global herds.

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Arginine supplementation in lactating sows improves milk composition, supports piglet growth, and modulates gut microbiota

Arginine in sows diet improves milk composition, promoting a healthier and more balanced gut microbiome at weaning.

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Effects of grinding teeth on piglet facial lesions, sow teat lesions and performances

Grinding teeth decreased the teat lesion score on day 21 of lactation but did not influence the mortality rate or litter weight gain.

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Precision nutrition and global collaboration shape GSS 2025

The Gestal Swine Summit 2025, organized by Jyga Technologies in Lévis, Quebec, brought together specialists, researchers, and companies from more than 10 countries to discuss nutrition, technology, and swine management strategies. In its second edition, the event reaffirmed its role as a technical and practical forum for promoting efficiency and sustainability on farms.

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Figure 1. Evolution of prolificacy in different countries from 2010 to 2022. (Sanz-Fernández et al., 2024). Based on InterPIG data (www.interpig.org)

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Sow mortality on Spanish farms: Key factors and strategies for improvement

Increased productivity has not come without consequences. Sows face greater physiological demands, which translates into a higher metabolic load, increased nutritional requirements, and, in many cases, increased mortality on farms. This phenomenon is of particular concern in Spain.

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Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance

This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.

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The effect of L-malic acid on the metabolic health of gestating sows and on skeletal muscle fiber remodelling in their offspring

Maternal L-malic acid consumption during gestation improves offspring muscle development and metabolic health.