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Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us? Observations in the farrowing room

The relatively short but very intense lactation period is undoubtedly a key phase in pig production for both sows and piglets. The fragility of the piglets and the significant demands that sows face at this stage make early detection of problems essential. Do we understand what the animals are telling us?

Do we know how to interpret what our pigs are telling us?

Animals tell us how they feel, but do we understand what they are telling us?

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Ten years of ASF in Poland: what have we learnt?

For several reasons, Poland has not managed to control ASF in wild boars and pigs. What measures has this country implemented during these 10 years and why were they insufficient?

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The human factor: Are we ready to eradicate PRRS?

Farmer profiling to understand their objections or willingness towards PRRS elimination using the ADKAR change management model.

ASF - What we can learn from Sardinia?

Pig333 interviewed Prof. Pulina of the University of Sassari who has been involved in eradicating African swine fever in Sardinia. ASF arrived on the island in 1978 through contaminated pork products. After many years of struggle, the virus has now been eradicated.

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Clinical case: Gastroesophageal ulcers in finishing pigs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis

Although initially the focus was on the gastric ulcers, after the first visits, more importance was given to liver damage and poisoning was suspected.

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Sow mortality: When and where? (2/2)

To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the latter two.

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Sow mortality: How and who? (1/2)

To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the first two.

Clinical case - Depopulation: What a pain streptococcus is!

In the end, depopulation was the option to reduce mortality and the excessive use of antibiotics in the nursery and subsequent phases.

Facilities-Equipment Article

Artificial intelligence in the swine industry: an unstoppable present

Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad in the swine industry but an ongoing revolution that is redefining the industry.

Effect of drying and warming piglets at farrowing on preweaning mortality

Drying and warming the piglets favors their survival only in farrowing units with moderate or suboptimal temperatures (<25ºC).

Debunking myths about biosecurity on swine farms

Let’s have a look at some common biosecurity myths and how standardized outbreak investigations can help to improve biosecurity outcomes.

The impact of discontinuing perinatal antibiotic treatments in piglets

Side effects of perinatal medications on the microbiota can be detrimental to animal health.

No swine dysentery? Challenges that mild strains of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae pose to the industry

What happens if the agent that causes swine dysentery is detected, but there is no disease? This is how can it be diagnosed and the consequences to the herd.

What is the best age for weaning piglets?

Enric Marco examines the reasons why the average age at weaning has not yet reached 28 days in Spain.

Improving PRRS control through controlling digestive disease processes

The gut-lung axis: New tools for improving the control of PRRS virulence and persistence at farm level.

Video about split suckling: The importance of the first few hours

To ensure that each piglet intakes enough colostrum and to help the smallest piglets get it, split suckling should be used.

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Weaning: The first hours after arrival

Javier Lorente tells us how to make newly weaned piglets comfortable and, above all, how to get them to start drinking and eating as soon as possible.

Increased feed conversion ratio and mortality with worsening of growth

What causes can lead to increased feed conversion ratio and mortality with worsened average daily gain?

Weaning: The importance of the process

Javier Lorente outlines step by step the keys to reducing piglet stress during the weaning process.

Getahvirus (GETV), an emerging arboviral cause of reproductive losses and perinatal mortality in China-Asian pig production

Should we be worried? Read the on-farm accounts of how this mosquito-borne virus caused reproductive issues and perinatal mortality in China.

Increased feed conversion ratio and mortality but with stable growth

What can produce an increase in the feed conversion ratio and mortality without affecting average daily gain?

Intrauterine immunization as an industry-friendly route of vaccination in pigs

What if this novel vaccination route could easily be incorporated into current animal husbandry practices and protect animals against disease?

Worsened feed conversion ratio and growth but mortality stable

What can produce an increase in the feed conversion ratio and worsen average daily gain without altering mortality?

Increased feed conversion ratio with stable mortality and growth

What can cause an increase in the feed conversion ratio of pigs without altering mortality or average daily gain?

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Cross-fostering protocols, a complex issue to standardize

Cross-fostering is a common practice in farrowing units. However, the emergence of hyperprolific sows has caused us to rethink the issue.

Weaning well starts "before weaning"

Everything you need to know to successfully wean your piglets.

Facilities-Equipment Article

Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Environment

Which environmental factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco talks about the effects of temperature and humidity.... they can make us lose money.

Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Management

Which management factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco covers how all-in all-out, density, trough space, and filling and emptying of barns can lose us money.