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Nature is wise: Optimum moment for the mating
The author considers which is the ideal day for the mating and sets out the improvements in the results obtained when weaning on Monday.
The author considers which is the ideal day for the mating and sets out the improvements in the results obtained when weaning on Monday.
We hold the legs of the piglets together with plastic straps, avoiding that they move apart from each other.
Can we get to know if the behaviour, from the sanitary point of view, of a certain batch of animals during their growth stage is being correct? How can we achieve this?
Production manuals and legislation often give recommendations as to the minimum space requirements for each type of animal. There are many sources where we can find information about the minimum requirements to ensure animal comfort. But, what is the optimal number of animals to put in a pen? Is there a magic number? There is not as much documentation on this topic.
The dispersion of matings described in the previous article is even more drastic on farms operating in bands over one week.
Wouldn’t it be great if all the sows on a farm (weaned sows, gilts, repeat breeders…) could be mated on the same day?! And if we were able to choose, on Mondays?
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