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Figure 3. Theoretical altered pattern associated with a reaction to vaccination and results in practice.

The management of feeding during lactation largely determines the success of the next parity (II). Factors related to total intake and associated patterns

With current data, we will review the quantitative impact of some of the most relevant factors for sows in the lactation phase.

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U.S. reports record pig litter size

The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.

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Gut microbiota affects the estrus return of sows by regulating the metabolism of sex steroid hormones

Changes in gut microbial composition significantly altered the functional capacity of steroid hormone biosynthesis in the gut microbiome.

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Exploring how an organic mineral mix affects antioxidant balance, immune health, and performance in sows and their offspring

Organic trace minerals supplementation of the sow diet may improve health and performance.

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WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Opti.Fill – The portion counter for the ESF station

Opti.Fill can be easily integrated into existing systems, making implementation simple and cost-effective.

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Figure 2: Proposed protocol according to the puberty induction treatmente response. Note: if you see < 70% gilts estrus by 6-days after treatment--> you likely are having problems with estrus detection.

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Reproductive management: Puberty induction

Why induce puberty? If I do choose to induce puberty, what do I need to do, and when?

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SunPork reveals world-first innovation to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production

SunPork to rollout new ‘maternity rings’ to eliminate farrowing crates.

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DEARA US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme Award for QUB to Transform Pig Husbandry with AI

Queen’s University Belfast secures funding from DAERA as part of the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme to use AI for improving piglet survival rates by monitoring feeding patterns and enhancing husbandry practices.

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Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

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Michigan State University student awarded 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize

Savannah Thomson received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.

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The self-catching function makes it possible to simply lock the animals in their pens during group farrowing, ensuring safe access to the pen and all important sub-areas.

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WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing

The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.

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DanBred dam lines. Genetic criteria

We interviewed Anders Christian Sørensen to talk about the DanBred's genetic selection objectives.

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Prolificacy

Have we gone overboard with sow prolificacy?

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55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous

Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.

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