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Why induce puberty? If I do choose to induce puberty, what do I need to do, and when?

In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.

Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.

Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?

In this logbook, each page corresponds to a week of the year in which all the matings during the week are recorded.

Use a waist bag to always have the supplies you need for farrowing assistance at hand.

In this article, we focus on the key aspects of management to optimize performance from this genetic line of sows. We talked with Carlos Martins.

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

Continuous monitoring of sow weight has significantly improved feed use efficiency and sow longevity.

Currently, only the sperm-rich fraction is used. This article analyzes the possible use of the other fractions.

Here's how to make a modular gate that is adjustable in length and can easily be installed in all the aisles of the sow farm.

We continue with the series of articles in which swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist, Javier Gil, gives us key points about proper management to improve fertility and prolificacy. In this article we will detail important aspects about semen doses and their storage.

We continue our series of articles in which swine reproduction and artificial insemination expert Javier Gil shares key points about proper management to improve fertility and prolificacy. This article addresses the criteria to establish correct insemination methods.

This article covers the main semen- or boar-related factors that can cause regular returns to estrus.

For several years now, post-cervical insemination has become common on most pig farms. In this article we review with Javier Gil, a specialist in swine reproduction and artificial insemination, what to keep in mind in order to do this technique correctly.

This second article analyzes data for the breedings done on weekday holidays in Spain in 2018, although the results can be extrapolated changing the dates for those holidays celebrated in each country.