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Sow feeding management during lactation (1/2): Feeding during previous gestation
Today sows have a milk production of 8-12 liters/day or more. The challenge of feeding the lactating sow is not new and improvement to the genetic potential of lean and prolific dam lines make this issue of critical importance for any breeding herd.
The effect of increasing dietary fibre and the provision of straw racks on the welfare of sows housed in small static groups
Effect of parity and number of suckling piglets on milk production of sows
U.S. pork industry moving toward open sow housing as an alternative to gestation crates
Effects of folic acid on the performance of suckling piglets and sows during lactation
Anoestrus upon weaning
Short weaning to service interval isn’t always a synonym for good management, since we have to take into consideration not only average number of days, but also the effect on the percentage of distribution after returns.