Sows & Boars

sow model

09-05 | Interview

Interview Xandra Benthem de Grave: ‘Nutrient tool helps optimise sow feed during gestation’

New sow model offers insight into feed needs

14-04 | Article

New sow model offers insight into feed needs

A functional pen layout is important to shape sow behaviour: the loose sow will often turn away from feeder when urinating and dunging.

05-08-2024 | Article

Tips and tricks to ensure good welfare for both sows and piglets

Adaptive farrowing

21-05-2024 | News

Adaptive farrowing: “Extremely costly” for UK producers

gelatin supplementation

25-03-2024 | Article

Gelatine supplementation in semen extenders improves sperm quality

sow deaths

17-03-2024 | News

Reducing sow deaths in North America – the latest numbers, and a path to success

aggression sows

26-02-2024 | Expert opinion

Ready for the next step: How to reduce aggression in sows?

mixing early

27-01-2024 | Article

Mixing early post-service lowers pregnancy and farrowing rates

pig smells

24-01-2024 | Article

How pigs perceive smells – tapping into new potential

Piglets

09-06 | Expert opinion

The dilemma with small piglets

Plea for comparative study to weaning at 5 weeks

15-04 | Article

What is the impact of initial post-weaning feed intake on piglet metabolism?

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