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The new trait will increase the number of weaned piglets per weaning by half a piglet annually and will support higher and stable growth in the litter until weaning.

Queen’s University Belfast secures funding from DAERA as part of the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme to use AI for improving piglet survival rates by monitoring feeding patterns and enhancing husbandry practices.

The leading innovation award in the international livestock industry recognizes products with a function that has changed significantly, enabling a new process, or has significantly improved an existing process.

Danish Genetics is increasing its focus on piglet survival via a development project that deals with birth weight registration. The intention is to have more uniform piglets.

DNA marker identifying lower-stress sows could save the Ontario pork industry $12.9-million in losses by saving piglets from being crushed or savaged by sows.

Innovative feeding systems for suckling pigs – hygienic, efficient, animal-friendly.

A research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals.

Stomach size is a limiting factor in feed intake and profit potential.

A pig’s response to its first dry feed sets the pace for strong finishing performance.

For today’s swine producer, efficiency is everything. It drives profitability and is a key success indicator if operations are to remain competitive in the current market. Because of this, the industry has come a long way in finding opportunities for improved efficiency – especially in the breeding herd.

Blower heaters for weaner-grower pens may offer significant advantages over conventional in-pen bar heaters, according to Tim Miller environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.