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The First Five Days
Tips on sanitation and farrowing management from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist in the Pork News & Views newsletter from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Tips on sanitation and farrowing management from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist in the Pork News & Views newsletter from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Non-Nutritional Impacts on Feed Efficiency
There are multiple factors, outside of nutrition, that impact feed efficiency – such as genetics, disease, environment and management – according to an article in Prairie Swine Centre’s E-Zine.
There are multiple factors, outside of nutrition, that impact feed efficiency – such as genetics, disease, environment and management – according to an article in Prairie Swine Centre’s E-Zine.
Split Marketing Finishing Pigs
In general, split marketing of finishing pigs can be utilised by producers with minimal negative impact on pig performance, carcass characteristics or social dynamics although it should be carefully evaluated under the particular circumstances of each...
In general, split marketing of finishing pigs can be utilised by producers with minimal negative impact on pig performance, carcass characteristics or social dynamics although it should be carefully evaluated under the particular circumstances of each...
Biosecurity in Small-Scale US Livestock Operations
Animal health is closely related to profitability, since healthy animals are more productive and introduction of disease to a naïve herd or flock can have negative economic consequences. This factsheet from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
Animal health is closely related to profitability, since healthy animals are more productive and introduction of disease to a naïve herd or flock can have negative economic consequences. This factsheet from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
Teeth Clipping and Grinding
The correct procedures for teeth clipping and grinding are described in no. 18 of the Work Instruction series from BPEX.
The correct procedures for teeth clipping and grinding are described in no. 18 of the Work Instruction series from BPEX.
Tail Docking
The proper procedure for tail docking is described in no. 17 of the Work Instruction series from BPEX.
The proper procedure for tail docking is described in no. 17 of the Work Instruction series from BPEX.
Weaning in Pigs: When the Facts Change
In order to achieve a successful transition from milk to solid feed, the enrichment of diets with phytogenics feed additives to support growth performance in newly weaned pigs is recommended by Tobias Steiner (Director Competence Center Phytogenics, Biomin),...
In order to achieve a successful transition from milk to solid feed, the enrichment of diets with phytogenics feed additives to support growth performance in newly weaned pigs is recommended by Tobias Steiner (Director Competence Center Phytogenics, Biomin),...
Factors Affecting Weight and/or Probe Variations at Slaughter
In his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology, John Gadd has produced a 12–step checklist of factors that affect weight and probe variations at slaughter.
In his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology, John Gadd has produced a 12–step checklist of factors that affect weight and probe variations at slaughter.
Iron for Outdoor Piglets Can Boost Weaning Weights
Piglets receiving 200mg of elemental iron within 48 hours of birth were heavier at weaning and needed fewer days to finish while the return on investment was 10:1, according to the latest Target 2TS newsletter from BPEX.
Piglets receiving 200mg of elemental iron within 48 hours of birth were heavier at weaning and needed fewer days to finish while the return on investment was 10:1, according to the latest Target 2TS newsletter from BPEX.
Gut Function is Key to Weaned Pig Performance
Management tips on how to manipulate the pig’s digestive system to improve performance post–weaning and reduce susceptibility to disease from BPEX in its Target 2TS newsletter.
Management tips on how to manipulate the pig’s digestive system to improve performance post–weaning and reduce susceptibility to disease from BPEX in its Target 2TS newsletter.
Land Application of Livestock and Poultry Manure
Factors affecting the fertiliser value of manure and recommendations for application are covered by Mark Risse, Extension Engineer at the University of Georgia's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, as well as practical aspects on how...
Factors affecting the fertiliser value of manure and recommendations for application are covered by Mark Risse, Extension Engineer at the University of Georgia's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, as well as practical aspects on how...
The Art of Slapmarking Slaughter Pigs
Advice on correct slap–marking of finisher pigs before they are sent for slaughter from BPEX – number 2 in its Work Instruction series.
Advice on correct slap–marking of finisher pigs before they are sent for slaughter from BPEX – number 2 in its Work Instruction series.
Mixing Pigs Without Tears
Pigs may have to be mixed so as to facilitate pig flow, reduce stocking density or make maximum economic use of pig space, according to John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He offers advice on mixing growing pigs and...
Pigs may have to be mixed so as to facilitate pig flow, reduce stocking density or make maximum economic use of pig space, according to John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He offers advice on mixing growing pigs and...
Feeding a Healthy versus a Challenged Pig
Health is the one overriding factor affecting performance, according to BPEX in its latest Knowledge Transfer Bulletin, number 18.
Health is the one overriding factor affecting performance, according to BPEX in its latest Knowledge Transfer Bulletin, number 18.
Investigation of an Outbreak of Mycobacteriosis in Serbia
After a number of pigs imported to Serbia reacted positively to avian and/or bovine tuberculin, Mycobacter avium subsp. hominissuis was found in porcine and environmental samples from the Lithuanian breeding herd and that peat in Lithuania...
After a number of pigs imported to Serbia reacted positively to avian and/or bovine tuberculin, Mycobacter avium subsp. hominissuis was found in porcine and environmental samples from the Lithuanian breeding herd and that peat in Lithuania...
Quantification of Campylobacter in Swine before, during and after Slaughter
After measuring Campylobacter levels in pigs on farm, in lairage and at various stages of processing, researchers based at Ohio State University concluded that the risk of a meat product being contaminated is associated with pigs that shed higher concentrations...
After measuring Campylobacter levels in pigs on farm, in lairage and at various stages of processing, researchers based at Ohio State University concluded that the risk of a meat product being contaminated is associated with pigs that shed higher concentrations...
Danish Pig Research Centre: Annual Report 2010: 'Solid Floor, No Mess' Project
The 2010 annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre describes an investigation into techniques to reduce manure on solid-floored finisher pens.
The 2010 annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre describes an investigation into techniques to reduce manure on solid-floored finisher pens.
Recording Resounding Success
The BPEX Farm Case Study Number 26 highlights how focusing on the six most important key performance indicators (KPIs) can improve efficiency in a breeding herd.
The BPEX Farm Case Study Number 26 highlights how focusing on the six most important key performance indicators (KPIs) can improve efficiency in a breeding herd.
Salmonellosis in Finishing Pigs in Spain
Salmonella spp. were isolated from 31 per cent of the animals and 94 per cent of the herds sampled, and resistance to at least one antimicrobial agent was detected in 73 per cent of the Salmonella strains, according to recent research from Spain.
Salmonella spp. were isolated from 31 per cent of the animals and 94 per cent of the herds sampled, and resistance to at least one antimicrobial agent was detected in 73 per cent of the Salmonella strains, according to recent research from Spain.
Feeder Management – Fine Tuning Your Feeders
Research from Kansas State University suggests that optimum feeder gap setting may differ with growth phase, according to Doug Richards, Swine Grower-Finisher Specialist with OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of...
Research from Kansas State University suggests that optimum feeder gap setting may differ with growth phase, according to Doug Richards, Swine Grower-Finisher Specialist with OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of...
Effect of Local Anaesthesia and/or Analgesia on Pain Responses Induced by Piglet Castration
Researchers in Sweden found that lidocaine reduced pain in male piglets during castration and that meloxicam reduced pain after castration.
Researchers in Sweden found that lidocaine reduced pain in male piglets during castration and that meloxicam reduced pain after castration.
Prairie Swine Research Centre Annual Report 2010
The annual report from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada includes articles on some recently completed research in the fields of engineering, behaviour and nutrition.
The annual report from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada includes articles on some recently completed research in the fields of engineering, behaviour and nutrition.
Tips for Pork Producers to Beat Summer Heat
The University of Minnesota's Mark Whitney provides tips on how to beat heat stress in pigs during the summer months.
The University of Minnesota's Mark Whitney provides tips on how to beat heat stress in pigs during the summer months.
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