Pathological evaluation of claw lesions in culled sows from a Greek herd
Sow laminitis may frequently occur, causing production of low quality hoof horn.
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Arginine and amino acids supplementation in gestating gilts
Arginine and other amino supplementation in gestating gilts improve farrowing and litter performance in low prolificity sows (≤14 total piglets born).
The ideal sow herd structure does not have a triangular shape any more
Traditional culling policies have a threshold number of farrowings after which sows are culled —after weaning. But, what would happen if this policy were to be modified to actually consider the performance of each sow?
Walking through sow housing and tools available
"Walking Through Sow Housing and Tools Available" - PORK Academy - Dr. Tim Safranski, University of Missouri, from the 2017 World Pork Expo, June 7 - 9, 2017, Des Moines, IA, USA.
How efficient are the current hyper-prolific lactating sows? (2/2)
In the previous paper, the effects of nutrient restriction and consequent catabolism during lactation on sow reproduction yield have been addressed. In the present paper, the efficiency of sows in using energy from feed and body mass is considered.
Introduction of replacement gilts to PRRS-positive sow herds
A study was performed including 69 PRRS-positive sow herds with the aim of comparing the use of PRRSV MLV and quarantine facilities with the PRRSV status of replacement gilts at first insemination.
Regional limb injection or systemic medication for the treatment of septic lameness in sows
Reducing the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals may be achieved through more widespread use of RLP. Regional intravenous limb perfusion of an antimicrobial to treat lameness is feasible in swine.
How efficient are the current hyper-prolific lactating sows? (1/2)
The study described here was designed to determine if the body tissue mobilization during lactation imposed by feed restriction could affect litter size and sow performance in the subsequent lactation.
Arginine supplementation during lactation affects sow metabolism and improve litter performance
Sow metabolism during lactation is affected by arginine supplementation promoting litter weigh improvement.
Practical tips to induce heat in gilts and sows
Boar exposure time, duration and frequency, proper boar: gilt or sow ratio, exposure methods, hormones, …
Factors for improving reproductive performance of sows and herd productivity in commercial breeding herds
We review critical factors associated with reproductive performance of female breeding pigs, their lifetime performance and herd productivity in commercial herds. The factors include both sow-level and herd-level factors.
How to reduce the replacement rate and have a better parity distribution
Minimizing sow losses in the initial cycles has three positive effects for the economic efficiency of the farm
Comparing gestating sows housing between electronic sow feeding system and a conventional stall
Although the better sow and litter performance for group housed sows with electronic feeding system some improvements are still required in terms of body scratch and locomotion disorders.
Characterizing body temperature and activity changes at the onset of estrus in replacement gilts
The study objective was to characterize body temperature and activity changes in replacement gilts at the onset of estrus in order to provide initial data to develop a remote estrus detection system for commercial swine operations.
Australian sow herd to expand
Australian sow numbers are projected to rise to around 294,000 head in 2021–22.