Effects of grinding teeth on piglet facial lesions, sow teat lesions and performances
Grinding teeth decreased the teat lesion score on day 21 of lactation but did not influence the mortality rate or litter weight gain.
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Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance
This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.
The effect of L-malic acid on the metabolic health of gestating sows and on skeletal muscle fiber remodelling in their offspring
Maternal L-malic acid consumption during gestation improves offspring muscle development and metabolic health.
Impact of dietary fiber on nutrient digestibility and gut microbiota of lactating sows
The inclusion of dietary fiber in lactating diets may directly depend on fiber source and their fermentability.
333 Emerging Voices - Impact of nest covers on welfare and performance of temporarily crated sows and their piglets during lactation
This work supports the use of temporary crating as a viable alternative to conventional farrowing crates. Final thesis at the Department of Animal and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Pol Llonch Obiols.
Assessment of hemoglobin concentration in sows and their offspring over consecutive reproductive cycles
Decreasing sow hemoglobin concentration over the reproductive cycle and lack of post-weaning recovery in parity 3 indicates iron declines with advancing parity and may impact long-term health.
Effect of the probiotic Hungatella hathewayi on host estrogen levels via regulation of gut microbiota and host metabolism in sows
Dietary supplementation of Hungatella hathewayi may modulate gut microbiota and estrogen levels in sows.
African swine fever virus vaccine strain Asfv-G-∆I177l reverts to virulence and negatively affects reproductive performance
ASFV-G-ΔI177L is not genetically stable and, therefore not safe for use in ASF vaccines. ASF vaccine candidates should be tested for safety in pregnant animals.
Effects of increased essential fatty acid intake during lactation on sow’s reproductive performance
Dietary supplementation of essential fatty acids during lactation may improve reproductive performance in multiparous sows but not in primiparous sows.
Ad libitum feeding systems for lactating sows: effects on productivity and welfare of sows and piglets
Data suggest that sows fed ad libitum eat what they need and can convert feed more efficiently into the piglets’ growth without additional weight loss.
Effect of feeding sows with milk biofortified with n-6 and n-3 on the immune status of sows and their piglets
Milk biofortified with n-6 and n-3 may improves the immune status of sows and promotes positive transgenerational effects.
Improving sow and litter performance, health, and gut microbiota with a probiotic supplement based on bacillus strains
Probiotic supplementation through gestation and lactation may improve sow performance and piglet health.
Automated oestrous detection in sows using a robotic imaging system
Combining vulva volume features with days from weaning could be a suitable method to detect the onset of oestrous in sows.
Specialized feed-additive blends of short- and medium-chain fatty acids improve sow and pig performance during nursery and post-weaning phase
Maternal dietary supplementation with short- and medium-chain fatty acids may enhance productivity and health in sows and their litter.
Impact of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on plasma bone turnover markers, bone mineralization, bone strength, and lameness scores in gilts
Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation is not directly related to bone health and lameness prevention in gilts.
Split weaning improves pregnancy rate and embryo survival in sows mated in lactation
Weaning a portion of the litter prior to mating in lactation improved pregnancy rates and embryo survival.