Do feed level, diet, and parity during weaning-to-estrus affect sow reproductive performance?
Neither feeding level nor diet type during the weaning to estrus interval had an impact on sow reproductive performance.
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Post-cervical insemination
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.
Breed cards: Sarda Pig
Sarda pig breed (a.k.a. Suino Sardo) is a local breed from Sardinia Island (Italy) with its ancestors dating back to to 2nd millennium BC.
Dr Cord Lellbach appointed as General Manager for PIC Deutschland GmbH
On October 1, Dr Lellbach will start in his position and will be responsible for PIC's business in the important markets of Germany, Austria and Poland.
Breed cards: Nero Siciliano Pig
Origins of Nero Siciliano pig date to Carthaginian domination and its rearing, after a setback during the Arab period, was rather diffused throughout Sicily.
Genotyping panel for breed authentication in Iberian pigs and pork
The 64 SNV panel is a useful genetic tool to infer purebred or crossbred Iberian origin of live animals, meat and dry-cured products.
Hypor: A smooth transition from stalls to group housing
How the Hypor Libra* helped Haven Colony make the sow housing transition easy, allowing the animals to produce to their full potential.
Breed cards: Nero Casertano Pig
The Casertana pig is a breed of domestic pig from Campania, in Southern Italy.
The Impact of people on piglet production efficiency
I had many great examples where the results of a farm were really the product of one person pushing for excellence. Best people will implement the science we taught them, nonetheless, their day to day work and observations will bring it to a higher level.
This new tool could improve the reproduction results on your farm
Using intervention thresholds for the main reproductive indexes, we will analyze the most common reasons preventing farms from reaching their full reproductive potential in the different areas.
Reproductive performance of influenza A virus infected sows before and after vaccination
Vaccinating against the influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus, can improve reproductive performance in sow herds infected with pandemic influenza A virus.
Low farrowing rate troubleshooter
Why is my farrowing rate less than ideal? Use this tool to discover the potential causes. Navigate using the flowchart or use the buttons within the text to access the different parts of the tool.
Minitube celebrates 50 years in the animal breeding industry
Minitube celebrates an important company anniversary.
Are there sows returning to estrus?
If I see a farrowing rate less than 85%, the next question I should ask is, "Are there sows returning to estrus?"