Effect of different dietary fat sources at the end of gestation on the performance of sows and their offspring
The results show the importance of the FA composition in colostrum on the growth of piglets.
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Perinatal flavour learning and the newly weaned pig
Perinatal flavour learning has been shown in a wide variety of species including humans, and often results in a preference in the offspring for a flavour that the mother ate often during late gestation and lactation.
Supplementing sows with a zootechnical feed additive decreases fecal shedding of bacteria and improves calostral immunoglobulin concentrations and litter performance
The use of a zootechnical feed additive during gestation may reduce microbial pathogens in feces and improve IGA concentration in calostrum.
Influence of feeding Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii on immunoglobulins of sow’s colostrum and milk
Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii significantly increased the IgG and IgA concentration of colostrum.
Dietary carbohydrate sources affect plasma glucose, insulin and IGF-I levels in multiparous sows
Plasma insulin could be modulated by dietary carbohydrates in sows.
Pork CRC encouraging innovation
Proposals for genuinely innovative shorter term projects across the four research programs of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (Pork CRC) are now invited.
New high-health multiplier unit
Yorkshire-based pig genetics company, ACMC, has established a new 350-sow nucleus multiplier unit at Fridaythorpe.
PIC and Besun join forces on China Nucleus Farm
PIC, a division of Genus plc and the world’s leading swine genetics company, announces agreement with the Besun Food Group to partner in the operation of a 4,250 sow nucleus farm in China’s Shaanxi province.
Effects of dietary seaweed extract supplementation in sows and post-weaned pigs on performance, intestinal morphology, intestinal microflora and immune status
SWE supplementation post-weaning provides a dietary means to improve gut health and to enhance growth performance in starter pigs.
A systematic management strategy for breeding herds based on PRRS herd status
It was developed in USA as a way to improve communication of what needed to be done to improve the chances of success in stabilizing and managing breeding herds.
How do we even out the litters after the farrowings? (III) Making them equal according to number and size
We are going to see a practical example of how to even out litters after the farrowings in a quick way and minimizing the swappings of piglets.
Do we underestimate the lamenesses in the sows? (2/2)
In this second article we are going to analyze the causes of these locomotive system disorders and the treatments to avoid them or to minimize their effects.
Developmental factors that influence sow longevity
Those factors that were significantly associated with longevity, regardless of definition, were age at first farrowing, litter size at first farrowing and last farrowing...
Ireland: improvements to terms of Sow Welfare Scheme
The Minister accordingly announced that he is increasing the current investment ceiling of €300,000 per holding to €500,000.
Nutritional intervention during gestation alters growth and body composition of pig offspring
Increasing feeding allowance to gestating sows does not provide major benefits to the offspring.
USA: Rhode Island to ban gestation crates for breeding pigs
The bill S.2191/H.7180, legislation that prohibits the extreme confinement of breeding pigs and veal calves in small crates passed the Senate and House.