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Dam parity structure and body condition during lactation influence piglet growth and gilt sexual maturation through pre-finishing

Although progeny body weights were typically less from first parity dams through 45 days of age, these progeny were similar or heavier at 100 and 145 days of age in contrast to progeny from other parities.

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Figure 2. Evolution of the percentage of sows used as nurse sows from 2017-2021.

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Nurse sows: Evolution over the last five years

The PigCHAMP Pro Europe database was used to analyze nurse sows, which wean almost twice the farm average.

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Hypor dam lines. Genetic criteria

Our series of articles on different genetics companies continues. This time, we talk about Hypor with Manuel Revilla.

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Photo 1. Automatic feeders in a gestation room at UE3P, able to mix two diets and to distribute a different ration for each gestating sow each day

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Tailor-made feeding strategies of sows: Major efficiency gains

This new feeding strategy aims to distribute an optimal ration at the right time to the right animal.

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Effects of maternal factors and environment on early colonization of intestinal microbiota in piglets

These results indicate that microbiota in feces, colostrum, and vaginal secretions of sows more easily colonized piglet intestines through a symbiotic effect.

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PIC dam lines. Key aspects of management

In this article, we focus on the key management aspects for the optimal performance of sows with these genetics. To do so, we talked to Pablo Magallón, Technical Service veterinarian with PIC South Europe.

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Effect of sow body weight at first service on body status and performance

Achieving optimal body weight at first service is essential for maximizing the sow’s lifetime performance.

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What role does feed play in the longevity of breeding sows?

Many factors influence sow longevity and survival. So how important is targeted feed management to a longer life of performance?

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Short-term fixation of sows in farrowing pens using different opening procedures

For short-term fixation of five days around farrowing on commercial farms, the farrowing crate should be opened in the evening.

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PIC dam lines. Genetic criteria

Starting with PIC, we are beginning a new series of articles on different genetics companies. For the genetic programme of PIC, we interviewed Juan Manuel Herrero, PIC genetic service manager for Spain and Portugal.

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Video: How to spot the signs of farrowing

Identifying the different stages of farrowing allows us to monitor the process and take measures to maximize the number of piglets born alive and their viability.

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Physiology and nutrition of late gestating and transition sows

The physiological processes and how they change dynamically as the sow approaches farrowing greatly affect sow productivity.

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Graph 1. Percentage of sows weaning zero piglets categorized by parity, weanings July 20-June 21.

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Sows that wean zero piglets: A problem in the farrowing room

Sows that try to recover after weaning no piglets have markedly lower performance and a significant chance of failing in lactation again.

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Characteristics of thermal images of the mammary gland and of performance in sows differing in health status and parity

Thermography coupled with Artificial Intelligence systems can help identify and orient the diagnosis of symptomatic animals to prompt adequate reaction at the earliest time.

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