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Role of interleukin-1β in the regulation of porcine corpora lutea during the late luteal phase of the cycle and during pregnancy

In this study, the influence of IL-1β on secretory activity within the corpora lutea (CL) of cyclic and gravid pigs was determined in vitro during different stages of the CL lifespan.

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NutritionAbstract

Pea starch meal as a substitute for cereal grain in diets for lactating sows

Pea starch can be used as an alternative source of starch for lactating sows.

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ManagementAbstract

Maternal perinatal transfer of vitamins and trace elements from sows to piglets: more than an iron deficit?

New neonatal strategies of micronutrient supplementation to piglets may be required nowadays.

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European Union: pig herd has been decreasing since 2006

The pig herd has been decreasing since 2006 and stood at 147 million heads in 2012 (a reduction of 16 million heads or 10%, in seven years).

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NutritionAbstract

Pen housed sows with electronic feeding stations

Stage of gestation is the critical point when the sows in a pen with electronic feeding system.

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Evolution of the sows' average daily feed consumption according to the batch at the moment of the feed transition.

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Use of special diets during the pre- and postpartum periods

The use of two different feeds for the sows in the farrowing quarters is not always easy at a logistical level.

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Weaned sow with a poor body condition score.

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NutritionArticle

Use of special diets during the weaning-to-service interval

The weaning-to-service interval is a short but vital period regarding the productivity of the sow.

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Denmark: the number of fattening pigs drops

As of October 1st, the total swine census in Denmark was 12.3 million heads.

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Differences in muscle characteristics of piglets related to the sow parity

The results of this study indicate that parity influences the pre-natal development of piglets.

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NutritionAbstract

The use of DDGS in gestating sows kept in a group-housed system or individual stalls

The use of DDGS in gestating diets may creat controversial response on animal behaviour depending on the housing system.

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Coagulation necrosis of trophoblasts. Haematoxylin and eosin stain.

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Reproduction in gilts inseminated with PCV2-spiked semen. Protection by gilt vaccination with a sow PCV2 vaccine

PCV2 vaccination of the gilts prior to insemination with PCV2 spiked-semen showed a clear decrease of viral load in the gilts as well as a much lower viral excretion that were compatible with foetus protection.

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Colostrum management

This video by BPEX explains how to provide colostrum to the piglets correctly.

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Nature is wise II

In a system with 2.35 farrowings/sow/year, more than 14 piglets born per farrowing, more than 11 weaned piglets/farrowing and around 1% of losses at weaning; what can we do to improve this?

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NutritionAbstract

Valine supplementation improves immune and endocrine function of lactating sows

Dietary valine supplementation increases serum albumin, IgM, IgG and prolactin concentrations.

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Farrowing interval: how does it affect productivity?

The farrowing interval is one of the production parameters more commonly used as an indicator of the production efficiency of a farm.

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Intrauterine growth restricted piglets defined by their head shape ingest insufficient amounts of colostrum

The present study showed that the physiology of piglets in the colostrum period was affected by IUGR status at birth, and their intermediary metabolism was altered due to different colostrum intakes.