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From a thorough grooming of gilts, made of early introduction, quarantine, acclimatation, and feeding, to practical fertility matter, that is made of several factors : boar, insemination management, season, environment, nutrition, health.
From a thorough grooming of gilts, made of early introduction, quarantine, acclimatation, and feeding, to practical fertility matter, that is made of several factors : boar, insemination management, season, environment, nutrition, health.
Applying Reproductive Technologies in Practice
William L. Flowers of North Carolina State University explained how to assess new reproductive technologies under farm conditions at the London Swine Conference 2008.
William L. Flowers of North Carolina State University explained how to assess new reproductive technologies under farm conditions at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Energy Value of Crude Glycerol for Growing Pigs
Crude glycerol can be used as an excellent source of energy for growing pigs, according to a group of researchers in the US. Jackie Linden, ThePigSite editor, summarises their published paper.
Crude glycerol can be used as an excellent source of energy for growing pigs, according to a group of researchers in the US. Jackie Linden, ThePigSite editor, summarises their published paper.
Practical Application of Science Reduces Health Costs
As a result of the findings reported, strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at the entry to all pig houses to reduce the risk of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection, writes Janet Alsop, veterinary disease prevention...
As a result of the findings reported, strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at the entry to all pig houses to reduce the risk of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection, writes Janet Alsop, veterinary disease prevention...
Coccidiosis in Piglets
The topic of the NADIS Health Bulletin for February 2008 is this cause of diarrhoea in suckling piglets. Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the diagnosis and how to control the disease.
The topic of the NADIS Health Bulletin for February 2008 is this cause of diarrhoea in suckling piglets. Pig veterinarian, Mark White, describes the diagnosis and how to control the disease.
International Pork Production Costs in 2004
The pig farming sector in the Netherlands produces for an international market and has to deal with foreign competition with different legal and social preconditions for production. The development of the production costs plays an important role in determining...
The pig farming sector in the Netherlands produces for an international market and has to deal with foreign competition with different legal and social preconditions for production. The development of the production costs plays an important role in determining...
London Swine Conference Proceedings 2008 - Summary
This article is a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2008 London Swine Conference on 1-2 April 2008. The theme of the event was Facing the New Reality.
This article is a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2008 London Swine Conference on 1-2 April 2008. The theme of the event was Facing the New Reality.
High Productivity on a Breeding Farm in Belgium
Wouter Seynaeve, a young Belgian pig farmer, described his very successful breeding unit at the latest JSR Technical Conference. Editor of ThePigSite, Jackie Linden, reports on the secrets of his unit's success.
Wouter Seynaeve, a young Belgian pig farmer, described his very successful breeding unit at the latest JSR Technical Conference. Editor of ThePigSite, Jackie Linden, reports on the secrets of his unit's success.
UK/EU Pig Statistics - January 2009
This article provides an overview of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe and includes slaughter figures, carcass weights, pig meat production and trade. The information is extracted from the data published as spreadsheets by D...
This article provides an overview of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe and includes slaughter figures, carcass weights, pig meat production and trade. The information is extracted from the data published as spreadsheets by D...
What We Know About Feeding Liquid By-Products to Pigs
Dr Jerry Shurson of the University of Minnesota talked about the advantages and challenges of liquid feeding at Big Dutchman's 5th International Agents' Meeting in Bremen, Germany in July 2008. He focussed particularly on corn condensed distillers solubles...
Dr Jerry Shurson of the University of Minnesota talked about the advantages and challenges of liquid feeding at Big Dutchman's 5th International Agents' Meeting in Bremen, Germany in July 2008. He focussed particularly on corn condensed distillers solubles...
On-Farm Animal Welfare Audits
Sandra Edwards, Professor of Agriculture at Newcastle University in the UK explained the background to and practicalities of on-farm welfare audits on EU pig farms at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Sandra Edwards, Professor of Agriculture at Newcastle University in the UK explained the background to and practicalities of on-farm welfare audits on EU pig farms at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Large-Scale PRRS Management
A report on a pilot project to control Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and its application by JoAnn Alumbaugh for Farms.com and supported by Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
A report on a pilot project to control Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and its application by JoAnn Alumbaugh for Farms.com and supported by Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Lactation Feeding Strategies
The major objective is to maximise sow feed intake during lactation, writes Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The major objective is to maximise sow feed intake during lactation, writes Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Swine Production
An overview of recent susceptibility data of common pig pathogens to antimicrobial agents used in pig production has been published by F.M. Aarestrup and colleagues. They went on to discuss the development of resistance and its implications for human...
An overview of recent susceptibility data of common pig pathogens to antimicrobial agents used in pig production has been published by F.M. Aarestrup and colleagues. They went on to discuss the development of resistance and its implications for human...
Mycoplasma Arthrititis
Polyarthritis – infection and inflammation of more than one joint – can occur in mature pigs as a result of infection with Mycoplasma hyosynoviae, writes veterinarian, Mark White, in the January 2009 NADIS Pig Health Bulletin.
Polyarthritis – infection and inflammation of more than one joint – can occur in mature pigs as a result of infection with Mycoplasma hyosynoviae, writes veterinarian, Mark White, in the January 2009 NADIS Pig Health Bulletin.
Canadian Hog Statistics - Fourth Quarter 2008
By Statistics Canada. At 12.4 million, there were over ten per cent fewer pigs in Canada on 1 January 2009 than one year previously, continuing a three-year downward trend.
By Statistics Canada. At 12.4 million, there were over ten per cent fewer pigs in Canada on 1 January 2009 than one year previously, continuing a three-year downward trend.
US Pork Outlook Report - February 2009
In the first quarter, commercial pork production is expected to be 2.7 per cent lower than a year ago, with prices about 8.5 per cent higher than first quarter a year ago, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service in the February 2009 Livestock,...
In the first quarter, commercial pork production is expected to be 2.7 per cent lower than a year ago, with prices about 8.5 per cent higher than first quarter a year ago, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service in the February 2009 Livestock,...
Insurance-Based Risk Management for Swine Facilities
Randy Drysdale of Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. offered some good practical advice to farmers on minimising the risks of pig house fires at the London Swine Conference 2008. Top of his safety list are the adequate provision of fire extinguishers,...
Randy Drysdale of Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc. offered some good practical advice to farmers on minimising the risks of pig house fires at the London Swine Conference 2008. Top of his safety list are the adequate provision of fire extinguishers,...
External Parasites on Swine
External parasites of swine are a serious problem for Florida producers, according to P.E. Kaufman, P.G. Koehler and J.F. Butler for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at University of Florida. The article was revised in March 2006....
External parasites of swine are a serious problem for Florida producers, according to P.E. Kaufman, P.G. Koehler and J.F. Butler for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at University of Florida. The article was revised in March 2006....
Connecting Farmers and Customers
A group is the UK is bringing the supply chain together with an innovative scheme to meet the needs for transparency and fairness. Editor of ThePigSite, Jackie Linden, outlines the highlights of the new scheme, which was presented by Rob Cumine of FarmFirst...
A group is the UK is bringing the supply chain together with an innovative scheme to meet the needs for transparency and fairness. Editor of ThePigSite, Jackie Linden, outlines the highlights of the new scheme, which was presented by Rob Cumine of FarmFirst...
Using Carbon Dioxide to Euthanise Young Pigs
Carbon dioxide euthanasia offers a recognized option for terminating nursing and nursery-sized pigs that farm employees find acceptable, explains Jerry May, extension educator for Michigan State University.
Carbon dioxide euthanasia offers a recognized option for terminating nursing and nursery-sized pigs that farm employees find acceptable, explains Jerry May, extension educator for Michigan State University.
Marginal Fall in Animal Feed Output in Great Britain
The overall output of 9.140 million tonnes of compound feed in 2008 was just 0.5 per cent lower than the previous year but the average hides markedly different trends for the various livestock sectors, writes ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden. There were...
The overall output of 9.140 million tonnes of compound feed in 2008 was just 0.5 per cent lower than the previous year but the average hides markedly different trends for the various livestock sectors, writes ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden. There were...
Lower Sow Mortality in Small and Outdoor Herds
The latest NADIS BPEX Commentary by pig veterinarian, Mark White, analyses a survey of sow mortality on UK farms, and relates the rate to farm factors. The main findings, summarised by ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden, indicate mortality rate is linked...
The latest NADIS BPEX Commentary by pig veterinarian, Mark White, analyses a survey of sow mortality on UK farms, and relates the rate to farm factors. The main findings, summarised by ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden, indicate mortality rate is linked...
