Weaned pigs: they are not all the same. Age and weight dispersion
Differentiating fostered younger piglets from old ones allows proper management.
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Control of feeding with a chart wrapped around the water pipe
The goal is to record the sows' feeding level when fed manually.
Watch for the monitoring of farrowings
This watch has three circles: the blue one represents the hours, the green one the liveborn piglets, and the red one the stillborn piglets.
Control and elimination of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Today, nearly all genetic suppliers of replacement breeding stock in North America are free of M.hyo.
Pregnant sows: Notes on the card wrapped in a plastic bag
Wrap the sow's card in a transparent plastic bag and write down on it the information with a thick marker.
Impact of heavy market weights on equipment needs
Managing the pig’s environment with the goal of heat removal is an increasing need, especially when pens are more crowded.
At what age and weight should we inseminate our gilts?
20 years ago we inseminated gilts when too small, then we inseminated them when too heavy, and now we are returning to an intermediate weight.
Are sows asking for the pig334? (2/2)
Thanks to the combination of a decrease in the number of stillborn and an almost 30% decrease of preweaning mortality (down to 10.2%), the ultimate goal is finally achieved: to wean an additional piglet per sow.
All-in-all-out
The correct carrying out of the all-in-all-out management practice is very important.
Smart Pig Handling
Smart Pig Handling provides training to new herdspersons on how to safely and effectively handle pigs while minimizing stress on both themselves and their animals.
Impact of transmammary-delivered meloxicam in piglets after castration and tail docking
This study demonstrates the successful transfer of meloxicam from sows to piglets through milk and corresponding analgesia.
Phase feeding of sows in gestation
The nutrient requirements of the sow change during gestation and the feed provision must meet this demand; hence the need for phase feeding.
Are sows asking for the pig334? (1/2)
As you probably know, the name pig333 web comes from the length of the sow's gestation, which is "3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days". This paper proposes the necessity to review the length of gestation on our farm.
Myth: the type of housing pigs are raised in is a primary determinant of their welfare
This Meat MythCrusher video features Dr. Stacy Scramlin from South Dakota State University touring a sow housing facility to discuss different housing types and what determines humane handling of pigs raised for food.
Preventing the entrance of rodents in the swine facilities: Taking a tip from gardeners
The use of plastic and gravel to prevent the growth of vegetation around the perimeter of the barn. This is a simple strategy that will also decrease the chances for rodents to enter the facilities and it will help improve external barn biosecurity.