Effects of extra feeding in mid-pregnancy for three successive parities on lean sows’ productive performance and longevity
The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of increasing feeding allowance during mid-pregnancy in sows.
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Farrowing assistance (II): Dystocia
In swine, dystocia is usually caused by oversized piglets (or by a narrow birth canal) instead of foetal positioning problems.
The influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the feed of the sow on parturition characteristics and piglet viability
Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may affect parturition traits in sows.
Linseed oil in the maternal diet increases long chain-PUFA status of the foetus and the newborn during the suckling period in pigs
The PUFA status in newborn piglet is directly related with the use of PUFA enriched diets during gestation and lactation.
Optimal dietary true ileal digestible threonine for supporting the mucosal barrier in small intestine of weanling pigs
An appropriate dietary threonine level is required to maintain mucosal barrier in weanling piglets.
Farrowing assistance (I): Piglet extraction
A correct supervision is one of the key points of a farrowing.
Histomorphology and small intestinal sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 gene expression in piglets fed phytic acid and phytase-supplemented diets
Phytase supplementation may reduce the negative impact of phytic acid on the sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 gene expression in piglets .
Body reserve mobilization during lactation in first parity sows and its effect on second litter size
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.
The effect of feeding increased levels of amino acids in heavy and medium weight nursery pigs on pig performance
A good balance between the four limiting AA and the crude protein content is required for a successful pig growth.
Netherlands – Increase in piglet exportation
The number of piglets exported during the first trimester of this year reached 1,6 million animals. This means that 100.000 more piglets were exported than in the third trimester of last year.
Impact of an extended photoperiod in farrowing houses on the performance and behaviour of sows and their litters
The effects of an extended photoperiod around parturition and throughout lactation on performances of primiparous sows and their piglets were studied.
Monitoring the growth period (II)
In order to follow the evolution of the pigs at weaning and fattening, having a growth curve is very practical.
Effect of supplementing Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in sow diets on reproductive performance in a commercial environment
Sow and litter performance may be improved by dietary yeast cell supplementation.
Effects of fermented garlic powder on growth performance and blood profiles of weanling pigs
The use of fermented garlic powder in weanling diet may improve piglet weight gain.
Impact of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus infection at different periods of pregnancy on subsequent reproductive performance in gilts and sows
It was concluded that natural infection of PEDV in the pregnant gilts and sows caused a reduction of subsequent reproductive performance.
Effects of dietary creep feeding on performance, blood characteristics and behaviour in sows and piglets
High energy creep feed may enhance piglet performance during the sucking period.