Page 9 of articles about farrowing room
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (II)
In this chapter we will discuss the benefits of heating mats
Foundations for optimizing lactation
The milk production of sows is one of the parameters that has evolved the most over the last several decades.
Farrowing induction IV: Guidelines
In this chapter we will take a look at some other aspects of farrowing induction...
Managing a 3-week batch system, weaning at the beginning of the week
This may be a good option when farrowings and litter control during the first days are the priority.
Effect of N,N-dimethylglycine supplementation in parturition feed for sows on metabolism, nutrient digestibility and reproductive performance
What day of the week should we wean?
A large part of the work on a swine farm can be divided into 3 key tasks: weaning, mating and farrowing. The day chosen for weaning determines the other two tasks; first, the matings, and then, as a consequence, the farrowings (the 2 ‘great events’ of which productivity of a farm depends on).
Feeding sows during labor: practical advice
In search of the ideal batch (1/2)
Effects of extra feeding in mid-pregnancy for three successive parities on lean sows’ productive performance and longevity
Farrowing assistance (II): Dystocia
In swine, dystocia is usually caused by oversized piglets (or by a narrow birth canal) instead of foetal positioning problems.
Farrowing assistance (I): Piglet extraction
A correct supervision is one of the key points of a farrowing.
Energy-saving heat pump keeps piglets comfortable
Positioning crates: Alternative options: Aisles both in front and behind the crates, crates on both sides of the aisle (II)
In the last chapter we examined the advantages of positioning crates facing inwards and outwards. Now we are going to explore two other options: Aisles both in front and behind the crates and crates on both sides of the aisle.
Effect of dose of equine chorionic gonadotrophin on the estrus responses of gilts and weaned sows and effect of the interval between equine chorionic gonadotrophin and luteinizing hormone injections on sow performance
Positioning crates: Which is better: facing inwards or outwards? (I)
When designing farrowing rooms, sows can be placed in different ways: facing inwards, facing outwards, with aisles both in front and behind the crate, or on both sides of the aisle.