Hourly feeding of lactating sows: Enhancing performance and welfare in smart farm-based systems
An hourly feeding regime could optimize sow productive performance, body condition, milk yield, welfare, and piglet growth in swine production.
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Topigs Norsvin boars. Catalog of lines and selection objectives
Sánchez-Osorio describes the characteristics of the different terminal boar lines developed by Topigs Norsvin for each type of market, prioritizing lean yield or meat quality.
The management of feeding during lactation largely determines the success of the next parity (II). Factors related to total intake and associated patterns
With current data, we will review the quantitative impact of some of the most relevant factors for sows in the lactation phase.
U.S. reports record pig litter size
The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.
Gut microbiota affects the estrus return of sows by regulating the metabolism of sex steroid hormones
Changes in gut microbial composition significantly altered the functional capacity of steroid hormone biosynthesis in the gut microbiome.
Exploring how an organic mineral mix affects antioxidant balance, immune health, and performance in sows and their offspring
Organic trace minerals supplementation of the sow diet may improve health and performance.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Opti.Fill – The portion counter for the ESF station
Opti.Fill can be easily integrated into existing systems, making implementation simple and cost-effective.
Reproductive management: Puberty induction
Why induce puberty? If I do choose to induce puberty, what do I need to do, and when?
SunPork reveals world-first innovation to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production
SunPork to rollout new ‘maternity rings’ to eliminate farrowing crates.
DEARA US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme Award for QUB to Transform Pig Husbandry with AI
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.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: Reproduction, welfare, and nutrition
In this third installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers presented on reproduction, nutrition, precision livestock farming, and other aspects of swine production.
Michigan State University student awarded 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
Savannah Thomson received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing
The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.
DanBred dam lines. Genetic criteria
We interviewed Anders Christian Sørensen to talk about the DanBred's genetic selection objectives.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous
Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.