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The secret life of sperm

Pig producers may take it for granted, but artificial insemination can actually be compared with the Olympic decathlon. For any porcine semen cell to successfully arrive at eggs in the oviduct, it goes through a lot of challenges. Find out which ones – let’s follow a sperm cell on its journey.
  Artificial insemination (AI) is a routine part of pig farming today. However, beyond ensuring that the semen is stored correctly and inseminated efficiently at the correct time,... read more »

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Feeding sows for high milk yield and low weight loss

The demand of larger litter sizes pushes many sows into a negative energy balance. Body condition is falling too far and this affects fertility. And it is clear that sows are not producing enough milk to sustain maximum piglet growth. Meeting sow dietary requirements and ensuring feed intakes during gestation and lactation periods are key. Preparation starts when sows are still gilts. read more >

A good start begins long before farrowing

As much as lactation, gestation also marks an essential phase in the sow production cycle. With growing litters, it becomes more important to be able to wonder whether existing sow feeding programmes still suffice. Research including monitoring and controlling sow body conditions indicate that novel feeding strategies may soon be here. read more >

Feeding piglets better: An eight-step checklist

Imagine being a piglet, lying comfortably with brothers and sisters next to mum. And then – without prior notice, you are picked up and dropped off somewhere else in a busy place with loads of others. Gone is the milk, gone is the peace and quiet, help! What can producers do to help this piglet through weaning? read more >

Potato peptides improve piglet performance

Potatoes have long been known as an ingredient pigs like. But apart from feeding the skins, there appear to be more ways of profiting from potatoes. When potato proteins undergo fermentation, a stronger benefit from potatoes has been shown. In piglets, feeding fermented potato protein has shown some good results. read more >

A sense of pride from free access stall use

A sense of pride comes over Danish farm manager Henrik Mikkelsen when seeing that his sows are in good shape. He keeps his sows in a free access group housing system during gestation. One stall, one sow - and it works fine. read more >
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