Foundations for optimizing lactation
The milk production of sows is one of the parameters that has evolved the most over the last several decades.
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Farrowing induction IV: Guidelines
In this chapter we will take a look at some other aspects of farrowing induction...
The role of lean tissue in handling bodily reserves
In practice there aren’t any direct methods to measure lean reserves in the field. On an experimental level, generally, ultrasound machines are used to measure the loin thickness (LT) as an indicator of lean reserves (just as the dorsal fat measure, DFM, is taken as an indicator of fat reserves)
The Netherlands initiates a social dialogue on mega livestock complexes
The Dutch administration wants to maintain an open dialogue with society about the future of farming and in particular, about mega livestock complexes. The most important arguments in this discussion are animal wellbeing and public health risks. This social dialogue is focused on several fronts, being carried out through an online platform, where anyone can give their opinion, converse, or ask questions on a website created for this purpose, as well as through meetings.
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.
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Aerial mapping: Adding to the swine industry’s toolbox for area regional disease control
Area regional disease control (ARDC) strategies are an important tool in the swine industry due to the ability of many swine diseases, most notably PRRS, to spread by methods other than direct animal contact.
Managing a 3-week batch system
On small farms it is better to group tasks on specific days, leaving other days with less tasks in order to organize days off...
Canada - Needle-Free injection incentive program introduced in Saskatchewan
A new incentive program is being offered to Saskatchewan's pork producers to encourage the adoption of needle-free injection technology. Needle-free injectors use a high speed blast of gas to propel veterinary compounds through the skin, replacing the need for needles.
Influence of finishing environment on pig growth performance and carcass merit
Under the conditions of this study, finishing environment alters performance, carcass merit, and meat quality of pigs of similar genetic merit. Farms with differing types of finishing facilities should account for finishing environment in the development of their finishing management protocols.
Assessing animals in the growing phase
It is practically impossible to inspect all the pigs individually during routine control visits.
Sow Farm-Taking the Mystery Out of Pork Production at Smithfield Foods
Piglets begin their life on a sow farm, a place for pregnant mother pigs and their newly born young. Watch the process from the beginning and see how we ensure our piglets and sows remain healthy and comfortable.
Denmark leaders in the fight for antibiotics management
Danish Minister for Health and minister of Food have agreed to make the fight against antibiotic resistance one of their top priorities when Denmark takes over EU presidency.
Productive results of pigs vaccinated against boar taint
The productive and behavioral results found in this study suggest that GRH immunization is an alternative to surgical castration.
Work routines. Weaning
In the last decades the degree of technification and evolution of the productive systems at all levels has been constant.
Thompson’s tip: Weigh before dosing
Antibiotic therapy is generally only effective if the correct dose is administered.