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Reduced mineral digestibility may affect sow longevity Gestating sows may not digest calcium or phosphorus as well as growing pigs.
28/09/2018
What is the maximum weight a sow can wean? Sows can wean litter weights of over 115 kg at 28 days of age and pigs with low birth weights can have feed efficiency ratios under 2.4 during the finishing
04/06/2018
Study examines cull sow condition prior to transport to slaughter Researchers from Aarhus University among the first to study condition of cull sows on day of transportation to slaughter.
29/09/2018
How to minimize sow stress, aggression in group housing Producers are increasing docility and maintaining efficiency with group sow housing.
04/04/2019
How do cull sows respond to transport to slaughter? Danish study identifies risk factors connected to the deterioration of the sows’ condition during transport to slaughter.
07/06/2019
Study: Porcine plasma boosts litter performance in mature sows Adding spray-dried porcine plasma to the diets of older sows may improve piglet survival, performance and weaning weight, say researchers.
08/08/2018
Energy digestibility differs in sows, gilts Gestating sows digest energy in diets more efficiently than growing gilts, according to a recent study from the University of Illinois that is shedding light on
11/12/2017
3 contaminants to watch for in sow milk Somatic cell count, endotoxins and mycotoxins are seemingly forgotten threats in sow colostrum and milk that may negatively affect piglets.
25/03/2019
Benefits of extra liquid methionine for sows Liquid methionine added to diets for lactating sows leads to both more fat and lactose concentration in the milk as well as a better gut absorption of nutrients
08/03/2017
Better sow performance with the right minerals Times are long gone when supplying minerals to pigs was a matter of one-size-fits-all. Sows have a different demand, depending on their parity, size and litter
02/01/2019