Most piglets don't die from infectious diarrhoea, they die from dehydration16 Apr 2019A Veterinarian with Goshen Ridge Veterinary Services says pork producers can speed up the recovery of piglets affected by diarrhoea by rehydrating and replacing the body salts they are losing.
How to use the science of lactation to optimise sow performance and piglet health15 Apr 2019For pigs to perform well, it all begins at the suckling stage. Kayla Silva offers an overview of Chantal Farmer's research into how sows’ mammary development can be managed to get them the best start.…
PigSAFE: the result of 40 years of research into free farrowing29 Mar 2019PigSAFE is the culmination of years of research into free farrowing, but what benefits can the Piglet and Sow Alternative Farrowing Environment have for you and your herd?
Introduction to group lactation pens reduces harmful behaviour in piglets18 Mar 2019New research shows that mixing sows and their litters into group lactation pens after seven days encourages expression of motivated behaviours and reduces harmful manipulative behaviours in piglets.
Agriculture is an essential part of the climate change solution23 Apr 2019On the 49th annual celebration of Earth Day, NFU highlighted the existential threat that climate change poses to agriculture as well as the critical role of farmers and ranchers in mitigation and adaptation efforts.…
New figures reveal Agri-food sector is worth £122 billion to UK economy21 Apr 2019NFU says the strategic importance and economic value of the British food and farming industry must not be overlooked in the Brexit discussions to come.
EU Pig Prices: pork rally across Europe18 Apr 2019Recent increases in pork prices have surprised the German market and it looks like other EU members are also feeling a positive push.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: US has record weekly pork export sales to China18 Apr 2019SponsoredLast week USDA reported net weekly pork export sales to China of 77,732 metric tonnes, by far a record weekly export sales volume.
China eyes US poultry and pork imports in trade talks17 Apr 2019As part of a trade deal with the US, China may lift the ban on US poultry and buy more pork to meet the growing supply deficit.
Multiparous sows improve growth performance and humoral immune response of piglets15 Feb 2019Research published by Porcine Health Management indicates that growth performance and humoral immune response of the offspring of primiparous sows is improved by cross-fostering with multiparous sows.…
Quality assurance of fresh and frozen semen that is stored on the farm16 Feb 2019SponsoredGenesus Global Technical report.
Pig breeding drives growth for Russia's meat industry15 Feb 2019Pig breeding became a major driver for the growth of the Russian meat industry in 2018, according to recent statistics.
Can use of an anti-inflammatory increase piglet survival and growth rates?13 Feb 2019New study from Australian researchers indicates that use of an anti-inflammatory has impacts on both sows and piglets.
Understanding farrowing rates and production losses9 Nov 2018Pregnancy losses from mating should be documented on a daily basis as they occur.
Diagnosing pregnancy on the farm9 Nov 2018From service to 21 days maintain close boar contact. Provide boar pheromone contact throughout pregnancy. Observe sows for oestrus daily and particularly on 18-22 days post-service. No oestrus indicat…
Abortion and seasonal infertility9 Nov 2018Embryo loss and abortion Embryo loss occurs when there is death of embryos followed by absorption, or expulsion. Healthy embryos grow into foetuses. Abortion means the premature expulsion of a dead or…
Longevity in the breeding sow9 Nov 2018Remember that management, feeding, housing design and a comfortable well lit environment are under your control and they will have a major effect on the viability, health and production of the sow. Us…
