Improving colostrum quality: Can we get an extra 50% of immunoglobulin concentration in piglet serum?
Beta glucans are an excellent bioactive compounds that can help us enhance passive immunity in a profitable and practical way.
articles about colostrum
Effect of sex and birth weight on the performance, microbiome, immune response and colostrum intake of piglets
Females had a higher rate of permanence in the production system and low birth weight piglets had lower colostrum intake.
We can improve colostrum quality through nutrition: Research and practice
The global swine industry is dynamic and constantly advancing. One of these advancements is the significant increase in sow productivity. This is evidenced by the increase in the number of piglets born and, consequently, in the number of piglets weaned. This progress also poses new challenges, especially regarding the most important superfood on the farm: porcine colostrum. This leads us to ask if improving colostrum quality is possible through specific nutritional strategies.
Effects of space allowance during gestation and socialization training during growing period on the productivity and welfare of primiparous sows
Primiparous sow aggression may be reduced by increasing space allowance during gestation with social training during the growing period.
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Production, sustainability, and nutrition
This year's edition of the Swine Conference in honor of Dr. Allen D. Leman was a special 50th Anniversary event and took place September 21-24 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention Center in Minnesota, USA.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition
In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.
Factors associated with farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows
The frequency of farrowing assistance in sows varied among herds and was influenced by parity number.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous
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.
Branched-chain amino acids and arginine dietary supplementation and its implications in lactating sows and offspring
Exceeding nutritional requirements of branched-chain amino acids and arginine may improve sow and piglet performance as well as immune status by changes in colostrum and milk.
Split suckling survey: Most prefer to start with the smallest piglets, but is this right?
53% of the users who participated in the survey responded that they let the smallest piglets suckle first when doing split suckling.
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.
The effect of a high-energy diet and Spirulina supplementation in gilts
Spirulina supplementation in gestation and lactation diets may affect colostrum quality and litter performance.
Key questions of colostrum management
How should you decide if your current routines on colostrum are working? How much intake is enough?
How does inducing farrowing affect immunological parameters in colostrum?
When labour induction is applied, the questions arise about possible effects on labour and lactation, including colostral immunity.
Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: management practices
Is it best to separate gilts from sows? Which biosecurity measures are most important? In this article, four renowned veterinarians discuss their recommendations.
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?