Canada: real-world Information to farm operations switching to loose sow housing
The $1.2 million project received $790,000 from the federal and provincial governments and is the largest complete barn conversion in Manitoba.
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Are sows asking for the pig334? (1/2)
As you probably know, the name pig333 web comes from the length of the sow's gestation, which is "3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days". This paper proposes the necessity to review the length of gestation on our farm.
Tryptophan requirement of pregnant sows
Tryptophan requirement of pregnant sows increases from 1.7 g/d in early to 2.6 g/d in late pregnancy.
Brazil: the 'Suíno Light' opens up to new markets and producers
The EMBRAPA has just launched in the market the female genetic line MO25C, betting on a low-fat pork, and thus offering an added value for the producers.
Myth: the type of housing pigs are raised in is a primary determinant of their welfare
This Meat MythCrusher video features Dr. Stacy Scramlin from South Dakota State University touring a sow housing facility to discuss different housing types and what determines humane handling of pigs raised for food.
Coloured clothes pegs to identify the sow's production stage
The goal is to know the production stage of gestating sows in a quick and visual way.
Anterior teats secrete higher volumes of colostrum than the posterior
Anterior teats appear to contain more IgA and IgG than the posterior ones in sows.
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NewsEvolution of the numerical productivity during the last decades
France has been, continuously, the country with the highest productivity in comparison with Spain and The Netherlands, reaching 28.70 weaned piglets per sow and year in 2013.
The effect of pre- and post-mating dietary restriction on embryonic survival in gilts
Reducing post-mating feed intakes to maintenance levels impaired embryo survival.
Colombia resumes the importation of live pigs from US and Canada
There were trade restrictions due to the presence of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) in both countries.
Flavour addition increases feed intake of lactating sows
Fruity flavor inclusion is better accepted by sows and piglets than sodium butyrate.
United States: agreement reached on sow housing
The AVMA will advocate giving pregnant sows room to move and housing them in ways that reduce stress.
Effects of lactation length and boar contact in early lactation on expression of oestrus in multiparous sows
Boar contact is an effective method to stimulate oestrus within 26 days of farrowing in both lactating and weaned sows.
Knowing the sows' age
Using the year the sows enter in production for the sow's identification number.
Marking foster sows on the back with the number of piglets to adopt
The trick consists in selecting the appropriate foster sows and marking them on the back with the maximum number of pigs that they can take care of.