Vulva width could serve as useful gilt selection criteria
Reproductive tract scoring methods as a tool for identify gilts with improved productivity as breeding herd females.
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When are the returns happening?
Total returns to estrus should not exceed 8%; if they do, we must ask ourselves when they occur.
Chute for hoof claw trimming lifted by a tractor
The design of this DIY chute allows sows' claws to be trimmed quickly and comfortably.
Practical fostering: a key step in maximizing the quantity and quality of pigs weaned
Put more piglets on than teats? When to start fostering? Am I cross fostering piglets too many times?
Hypor: Finding the right pig for the right system
A producer's experience using group housing with the Hypor Libra* and his advice for producers looking to switch to this system.
Do feed level, diet, and parity during weaning-to-estrus affect sow reproductive performance?
Neither feeding level nor diet type during the weaning to estrus interval had an impact on sow reproductive performance.
Improving sow feeding behaviour using feed flavour
How can we boost sow feed intake during lactation under heat stress conditions?
Hypor: A smooth transition from stalls to group housing
How the Hypor Libra* helped Haven Colony make the sow housing transition easy, allowing the animals to produce to their full potential.
Feeding behaviour and daily feed intake of sows during lactation under heat stress conditions
Sow feed intake pattern changes throughout the day depending on the season.
Low farrowing rate troubleshooter
Why is my farrowing rate less than ideal? Use this tool to discover the potential causes. Navigate using the flowchart or use the buttons within the text to access the different parts of the tool.
Are there sows returning to estrus?
If I see a farrowing rate less than 85%, the next question I should ask is, "Are there sows returning to estrus?"
Causes of irregular returns to estrus
There are several factors that can cause an abnormally long estrous cycle.
Causes of regular returns to estrus
Factors related to the semen dose, the boar, or the sow can cause regular returns to estrus.
Causes of early returns to estrus
Why do my sows come into heat soon after service?
Irregular returns: infectious causes
This article lists the main infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.