Page 3 of articles about sow
PIC dam lines. Key aspects of management
In this article, we focus on the key management aspects for the optimal performance of sows with these genetics. To do so, we talked to Pablo Magallón, Technical Service veterinarian with PIC South Europe.
Effect of sow body weight at first service on body status and performance
What role does feed play in the longevity of breeding sows?
Many factors influence sow longevity and survival. So how important is targeted feed management to a longer life of performance?
Short-term fixation of sows in farrowing pens using different opening procedures
PIC dam lines. Genetic criteria
Starting with PIC, we are beginning a new series of articles on different genetics companies. For the genetic programme of PIC, we interviewed Juan Manuel Herrero, PIC genetic service manager for Spain and Portugal.
Video: How to spot the signs of farrowing
Identifying the different stages of farrowing allows us to monitor the process and take measures to maximize the number of piglets born alive and their viability.
Physiology and nutrition of late gestating and transition sows
Sows that wean zero piglets: A problem in the farrowing room
Sows that try to recover after weaning no piglets have markedly lower performance and a significant chance of failing in lactation again.
Characteristics of thermal images of the mammary gland and of performance in sows differing in health status and parity
Effects of energy and dietary fiber on mammary development in gilts
Topigs Norsvin opens Innova Canada
The new nucleus farm will be part of a bigger plan to upgrade and expand the nucleus capacity in Canada.
Sow behavior during introduction to a large dynamic group is influenced by familiarity and method
Does nursing behaviour of sows in loose-housing differ from that of sows in farrowing crates?
Build a chute to move sows
This corridor allows sows to be moved with minimal intervention from the staff.
Heat stress affects the sows' reproductive cycle
From their respective academic and on-farm perspectives, Josep Gasa and Josep Casanovas comment on a recent study regarding the effect of heat stress on sows: Which weeks does it affect the farrowing rate the most? What about the weaning-to-first-service interval? Are there differences depending on parity?