How do we even out the litters after the farrowings? (III) Making them equal according to number and size
We are going to see a practical example of how to even out litters after the farrowings in a quick way and minimizing the swappings of piglets.
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The importance of colostrum intake
In pigs there is no other phase in which such a high percentage of losses occur such as in motherhood, in particular in the first days of life. At this stage the determining factor for survival is the rapid consumption of colostrum.
Monitoring of farrowings (V): Farrowings monitoring patrols combined with other activities
When the farrowings are programmed, their supervision has to be one of the main tasks in the farrowing quarters. The rest of the tasks must be organized in such a way that we can exert the maximum control over the programmed sows.
Monitoring of farrowings (IV): Control systems
It would be so nice if the sows could warn us when there are problems when they are giving birth to their piglets during labour! This seems impossible… Or maybe it is not so.
Time delay valves for a maximum consumption of water in the farrowing quarters
The goal is that the sows always have access to a good amount of fresh drinking water in the farrowing quarters.
How do we level litters after delivery?
In the previous chapter we discussed the ideal time to level out litters of newborn piglets. Here's how to do it.
When should we level out litters?
With the high prolificacy of sows nowadays, leveling out litters is one of the most hands-on jobs on the farms of today. It is one of the first steps to start lactation successfully.
Weaning on Friday and using altrenogest to avoid weekend farrowings; is it possible?
What if we were to wean on Friday and were able to block farrowings for 2 days? The bulk of farrowings would be concentrated on Monday.
Monitoring of Farrowing (III): Factors that increase stillbirths
Long farrowings increase mortality, and deaths occur above all in the last 1/3 of the delivery.
Management of farrowing objectives to achieve optimal piglet weight at weaning (II): batches every two weeks
The dispersion of matings described in the previous article is even more drastic on farms operating in bands over one week.
Management of farrowing objectives to achieve optimal piglet weight at weaning (I): weekly batches
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?
Farrowing Monitoring (II)
A good result in stillbirths is difficult to achieve without inducing farrowings.
Monitoring farrowing (I)
In this chapter we will present the farrowing stages and how to control it.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (IV)
In this chapter we will consider the benefits of closed nests and the importance of temperature regulation according to the age of the piglets.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (III)
In this chapter we will take a look at the use of heat lamps and how to distribute heat inside the pen.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (II)
In this chapter we will discuss the benefits of heating mats