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Troubleshooting problems with the feed conversion ratio: Environment
Which environmental factors can affect the feed conversion ratio? Enric Marco talks about the effects of temperature and humidity.... they can make us lose money.
Characteristics of thermal images of the mammary gland and of performance in sows differing in health status and parity
Comparing three types of supplemental heat sources for piglets
Heat stress affects the sows' reproductive cycle
From their respective academic and on-farm perspectives, Josep Gasa and Josep Casanovas comment on a recent study regarding the effect of heat stress on sows: Which weeks does it affect the farrowing rate the most? What about the weaning-to-first-service interval? Are there differences depending on parity?
Evolution of NH3 concentrations in weaner pig buildings based on setpoint temperature
Effects of cooled floor pads and chilled drinking water on behavior and performance of lactating sows under heat stress
Tip: How to make an incubator cart for piglets
We can place the weakest piglets from each litter to dry out and warm up in this incubator while we tend to the next sows.
Evaluation of sow thermal preference across three stages of reproduction
Tip: For the summer heat... air and water combined!
If we combine air with some cool water it is possible to lower the ambient temperature by a few degrees.
Precision livestock farming and smart farming: Advantages and challenges
Increased demands for production, welfare, traceability; more animals per worker... It is clear that technology will play a key role in helping us face these challenges. What are the main advantages and challenges of these advances?
Abortions in mainly first parity sows
Why are there more abortions occurring in first parity sows?
WEDA presents innovative solutions at digital EuroTier 2021 in a virtual reality-walk-in showroom
From 9 to 12 February 2021, WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp will take part in the digital EuroTier 2021. The virtual showroom can also be visited on the WEDA website via the Link to the EuroTier exhibition.
Farmex: Sophisticated upgrade for pig alarm system
Safeguard the health and welfare of pigs when alarms are set in controlled-environment buildings.
Non-infectious causes of irregular returns to estrus in sows
This article lists the main non-infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.
Top 10 in 2020
Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year and make sure you didn’t miss one of the most-read articles.