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Sow overmanagement consequences (1/2)

We saw aggressiveness in the sows, and we suspected that it could have been caused by the handling around the moment of the farrowing. We decided to register and analyze the data relative to the handling in order to confirm our suspicions.

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Cross-fostering

This video by BPEX explains the procedure for carrying out cross-fosterings.

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Careful cleaning of the perineum of the recipient sow and insertion of the catheter and the embryos

Genetics-ReproductionArticle

Non-surgical pig embryo transfer is a reality

The procedure is simple, quick and well tolerated by the recipient sows.

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U.S. breeding swine exports to China reached a record

Since 2010, live breeding swine exports to China have increased from $1.2 million to $17 million in 2012, then again to nearly $20 million in 2013.

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HealthAbstract

Placental transmission of porcine circovirus type 2

In conclusion, placental transmission of PCV-2 from a non-immune sow to fetuses is possible when the infection of the dam occurs before gestation or after 62 days of gestation.

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NutritionAbstract

Maternal dietary fat affects further fatty acid composition of the progeny

The progeny of sows fed a high-fat diet have a higher total PUFA and n−6 fatty acid contents in the longissimus thoracis muscle.

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NutritionAbstract

Establishment of the 2012 vitamin D requirements in swine

Dietary treatments of ≥800 IU/kg feed showed beneficial effects for breeding swine in terms of bone mineral content and ultimate strength, decreased number of still born piglets, and greater vitamin D status in comparison with dietary treatments of 200 IU/kg of feed.

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ManagementAbstract

Management factors associated with sow reproductive performance after weaning

In conclusion, some management practices, such as feeding strategy of breeding gilts, housing conditions of sows...have an influence on the outcome of reproductive parameters.

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

Role of interleukin-1β in the regulation of porcine corpora lutea during the late luteal phase of the cycle and during pregnancy

In this study, the influence of IL-1β on secretory activity within the corpora lutea (CL) of cyclic and gravid pigs was determined in vitro during different stages of the CL lifespan.

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