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Page 12 of articles about gestation
Threonine requirement of sows in early, mid- and late gestation
Current NRC (1998) recommendations for amino acids (AA) do not account for different requirements in early vs late gestation due to changes in metabolism; recovery of body tissue from previous lactation, and fetal, gut and mammary growth in late gestation. These increases in gut and mammary tissue and gut mucin suggest that there is a higher requirement for threonine (THR) in late gestation.
Dietary supplementation with 0.8% L-Arginine between days 0 and 25 of gestation reduces litter size in gilt
Dietary L-Arginine supplementation may negatively affect gilt reproductive performance.
Farrowing programming II
The gestation period in the majority of sows is usually around 113 to 115 days. However, a percentage of sows can farrow normally up to 3 days before or after.
Post-insemination level of feeding does not influence embryonic survival and growth in highly prolific gilts
This study was designed to investigate the influence of a high level of feeding during early gestation on embryonic survival and variability of embryonic development in hyperprolific LW gilts.
Gestating sows in group
Do the accommodation conditions for your gestating sows in group comply with the welfare normatives? Find out with the new test on welfare.
Benefits of synchronizing ovulation with porcine luteinizing hormone in a fixed-time insemination protocol in weaned multiparous sows
Double insemination of multiparous sows, timed to coincide with optimal sow fertility, may improve litter size.
Organization of the replacements II
In previous chapters we have looked at the importance of maintaining the ideal parity profile within each batch.
Effects of space allowance and floor type on gaseous emissions from gestating sows
This study aims to compare emissions of pollutant gases (NH3, N2O, CH4, CO2) from gestating sows kept on straw based deep litter depending on the space allowance and the floor type.
Gestation in stalls
This month we are setting you a new test, in this case on the welfare of sows accommodated in stalls during gestation.
Sow parity structure (I)
One of the main goals for a sow herd is to achieve a correct homogeneity of the productive batches.
Jyden Bur: Free stall system for the European market
As of 2013, the European Union has made new requirements for gestated sows. The ordinary static crate will be phased out by law but there are other solutions. A high level of efficiency, an improved working environment and more animal welfare is the outcome of the popular and flexible gestation crate, JB5000 from Jyden Bur – a Danish company with an international perspective.
Conditions for gestating sows in groups
A new instalment of the test on animal welfare in swine herds. This test evaluates your knowledge on the welfare of gestating sows allotted in groups.
Dimension and design of the farrowing unit
The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.
Management of the breeding chart (II)
In the first part of management of the breeding chart we basically looked at how it can help us to control returns. In this second part we will look at other applications.