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Litter Size Affects Sow's Production of Colostrum

2015-09-21 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

DENMARK - Large litter size is one of the factors leading to a higher production of colostrum in the sow, according to studies carried out in the Department of Animal Science. The scientists also found that a good beginning paves the way for a continued productive lactation.

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Pig Health, a Sow’s Legacy – Part 1

2015-09-14 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

CANADA - This report is the first of a series on the latest insights into four maternally derived factors that impact pig health: mitochondria, fetal programming, the microbiome and factors transferred in colostrum/milk. The better we understand these, the better we can support them, writes Dr Joe Rogowsky, Director of Health and Biosecurity.

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How to Reduce Piglet Mortality with Sows in Loose-Housed Systems

2015-08-13 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

DENMARK - Recent research published by the American Society of Animal Science looked at how best to meet the animal welfare needs of both sow and piglet through housing systems.

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City Hall Garden Grows Greens and Sows Knowledge

2015-08-06 00:36:34| PortlandOnline

Downtown oasis is a fount of food and information.

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Are sows leaving the herd too early?

2015-05-20 18:43:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Feeding for 30 program Increasing lactation feed intake and lameness prevention may support sow longevity. read more

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