Time
Category
Search by keywords: sows
Sow colostrum quality and progeny performance the focus of NPD at Devenish Trials on a Devenish product for sows are now underway on commercial farms in the UK and Denmark.
21/01/2019
Overheated sows may get cooldown with new technology New Purdue University-developed cooling pads take just minutes to bring down sow's body temperature.
13/03/2018
Lactating-gestating sows need high feeding levels Sows combining gestation and lactation are best fed on a high feeding level, with diets rich in starch. This results in a better condition recovery than feeding
19/12/2018
Different types of oil in sow diets: Effect on milk Milk fat is an important component in sow milk, as this helps to boost survival rates for the newborn piglets. Chinese researchers compared different types
21/12/2018
Sows under stress: Antioxidant supplement may help reproductive performance Evidence stacks up for sow supplementation with cellular antioxidants as latest research from Lallemand Animal Nutrition shows benefits for reproductive perform
11/04/2019
The effect of post-farrowing ketoprofen on sow feed intake, nursing behaviour and piglet The effect of post-farrowing ketoprofen on sow feed intake, nursing behaviour and piglet performance
06/07/2018
Bromelain supplement boosts gut health in sows and piglet growth Supplemental bromelain may bolster reproductive health, the immune system and growth performance for sows and piglets, say researchers from Dankook University.
27/12/2017
Finnish team evaluating optimal sow feeding strategies, how to cut farrowing time Following the release of their findings on some of the factors affecting sow colostrum yield and composition, an academic team is now concentrating on studying
21/11/2019
Electronic feeding systems limit feed waste, localize sow nutrition Although challenges remain in using electronic sow feeding in the US, such systems can reduce feed waste and allow producers to individualize nutrition
04/02/2020
Konjac and yeast additives may boost piglet growth, improve sow gut health Konjac flour (KF) and the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii (SB) may boost piglet growth, improve stool and support gut health when added to sow diets.
04/01/2018