Page 16 of articles about sow
Pre-lactation nutrition strategies for optimal sow and piglet performance
The evolution of genetics in modern sows requires nutritionists to evolve their diets and feeding programs accordingly. Nutritionist need to consider not only the role of nutrition on metabolism but also on hormone regulation and subsequent reproduction.
Optimization of post-cervical insemination in pigs: critical points
This article lists the critical points that must be considered for a successful post-cervical insemination in sows.
Measures to reduce neonatal mortality: management, genetics and new housing for lactating sows
Neonatal mortality does not only depend on the design of the farrowing crate, but also on genetic and management factors, as well as litter size, especially with the increased use of hyper-prolific dam lines.
Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets
The role of gilt acclimation in the control of PRRS
The first and the most important condition at the beginning of PRRSV control program is to disrupt virus circulation in the reproductive herd.
Improving the sows perception of the boar
The idea is to modify the doors of the pen where sows are housed in groups to increase the contact with the boar.
What is the best age for the first service? Well, it depends
The month of the sow's birth affects the number of piglets born alive in the first farrowing.
Current state of post-cervical insemination in multiparous, primiparous and nulliparous sows
It is necessary to find alternatives to definitely implement this technique in primiparous sows and start its use in gilts.
Distinguishing sows with different genetics using cards and ear tags with different colours
Usual standard on many farms to identify a sow with different genetics quickly.
At long last, we can now predict a sow's performance from her first farrowing
We can predict a sow's production based on the number of piglets born alive at first farrowing. In addition, the best sows' performance will outdo the others' continuously.
Nutritional strategies to reduce sow lameness
A gilt who has compromised limb health on entry to the breeding herd is more vulnerable to early removal as a result of lameness and more vulnerable to the negative production affects associated with it.
The post-cervical insemination does not impair the reproductive performance of primiparous sows
Confinement of sows for different periods during lactation: effects on behaviour and lesions of sows and performance of piglets
Effects of dietary 0.5% aniseed extract on milk yield of sows and their offspring
Knowing the amount of feed consumed by each sow in farrowing rooms without dispensers II
By moving beads stringed in a wire we will record the amount of feed consumed.