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Weaning pigs agree: Change is hard
2016-08-05 18:40:26| National Hog Farmer
How would you feel if one day someone took away your favorite beverage and replaced it with something they said was good for you? Would you squeal in frustration? Would you refuse to work? Would you sulk? If you said, “yes” to any of these questions, you agree with most weaning pigs: Change can be hard. The weaning period can be challenging for pigs and pork producers alike. The transition from sow’s milk to dry feed can cause stress which in turn can lead to performance setbacks and a less than optimal return on investment. read more
Experience speaks: Producers tackle weaning success
2016-02-23 15:47:00| National Hog Farmer
By Ann Marie Ames No two swine operations are alike, but many face similar challenges. Here, four swine experts talk about what they do to keep pigs growing during the stress of weaning and other challenges. read more
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Trust the gut, beat stressful weaning lags
2016-02-05 18:04:00| National Hog Farmer
Weaning is a defining moment in a pigs lifetime performance. Overall, gastrointestinal disorders are a major drain to profit margins in animal production. Adam Moeser, D.V.M. Ph.D. at Michigan State University, says gut function and susceptibility to disease is multifactorial and involves interaction between pathogens, pigs and the environment. read more
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Effect of weaning age P1 females on farrowing rate and total born
2015-12-07 13:56:00| National Hog Farmer
By Ron Ketchem and Mark Rix, Swine Management Services LLC, Fremont, NE In order to wean larger litters from P1 females, it is important to make gilt development a priority, set a minimum weaning age for the farm and make sure sows are feed properly to ensure solid reproduction performance. read more
Maximum profit starts at weaning
2015-12-04 18:45:00| National Hog Farmer
By Jeff Hoffelt, Filament Marketing LLC In the wean-to-finish game, more pounds at the finish line is the ultimate payoff. Heavy, efficiently gaining pigs are a boost to the bottom line. New research shows that results at weaning are the ultimate predictor of lifetime performance. read more
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