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The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of sow body reserves at weaning and body reserve losses during the first lactation on the second litter size (SLS). A number of 1222 females which reached the second parity without failures such as return to estrus after insemination, abortion or failure to farrow, were analyzed. Measurements of body weight (BW), backfat thickness (BT) and body condition score (BCS) were taken within 24 h after farrowing and on the weaning day.

A good balance between the four limiting AA and the crude protein content is required for a successful pig growth.

The effects of an extended photoperiod around parturition and throughout lactation on performances of primiparous sows and their piglets were studied.

Sow and litter performance may be improved by dietary yeast cell supplementation.

The use of fermented garlic powder in weanling diet may improve piglet weight gain.

It was concluded that natural infection of PEDV in the pregnant gilts and sows caused a reduction of subsequent reproductive performance.

High energy creep feed may enhance piglet performance during the sucking period.

A longitudinal study of Clostridium difficile colonization in piglets was performed on a conventional swine farm in Ontario, Canada. Fecal samples were collected from 10 sows prior to their expected farrowing date, and then from all their piglets on days 2, 7, 30, 44 and 62 of life.

Isoleucine to lysine requirement ratio may not be greater than 50% in piglets fed cereal based diets.

Slowly digestible lactose may reduce β-glucan digestibility in piglet diets.

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of individual piglet birth weight on mortality and pig quality in a U.S. commercial production system.

Tannic acid in weanling diets may have a negative impact on piglet performance.