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Transabdominal ultrasound guided AAV9-GFP delivery in fetal pigs: a translational and minimally invasive model for in utero fetal gene therapy

These results instill optimism for the prospect of implementing gene therapies in utero to prevent or correct many human genetic diseases, specifically multisystem disorders such as mitochondrial diseases.

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NutritionAbstract

Effects of long-term replacement of soybean meal with canola meal in sow diets on reproductive performance and litter outcomes

Canola meal may be considered as a sustainable protein source for sow diets without affecting reproductive performance and health.

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E. coli in nursery, pounds of pork in grow-finish: NOVUS shares swine insights at ASAS Midwest

The ASAS Midwest meeting brings together animal science professionals from across North America to exchange research and applied insights.

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ManagementAbstract

Few effects of sow lactational stress on maternal behavior, but altered physiology with implications for piglet early-life stress coping

Lactational stress resulted in increased cortisol in sow milk and saliva.

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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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ManagementAbstract

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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