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SILAGE IN DIETS FOR ORGANIC SOWS IN GESTATION [PDF]

, 2014
This study was conducted to determine whether the supply of grass silage or grass silage mixed with barley or CCM to organically raised gestating sows would allow a reduction of compound feed allowance without loss in animal performance. On average, sows
Bikker, P., Binnendijk, G.P., van der Peet-Schwering, C.M.C., Vermeer, H. M.   +3 more
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Epigenetic Perspectives on Maternal Gut Microbiota's Impact on Embryonic and Fetal Development

Comprehensive Physiology, Volume 16, Issue 3, June 2026.
This review summarizes how maternal health and nutrition shape gut microbiota via epigenetics to regulate embryonic development. It highlights microbiota‐embryo interactions, disruption by prenatal chemical exposures, and personalized nutrition for disease prevention, offering novel insights and therapeutic targets.
Shoulong Xu, Yanjiao Huang, Chenyue Hu, Wenli Ding, Zhenwei Pu, Qiang Li, Zhiliang Xu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gestating sows exhibit greater ileal amino acid digestibility of corn distillers grains, rapeseed meal, and cottonseed meal than growing pigs, but not soybean meal

Animal
Precise measurement of ileal amino acid digestibility in feed ingredients is vital for optimising sows’ nutrient requirements and feed utilisation. We hypothesised that the ileal amino acid digestibility of feed ingredients for swine, which usually are ...
B. Lei, G. Lv, X. Mo, L. Hua, X. Jiang, B. Feng, L. Che, S. Xu, Y. Lin, F. Wu, D. Wu, Y. Zhuo   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Analysis of Culling Patterns during the Breeding Cycle and Lifetime Production from the Aspect of Culling Reasons for Gilts and Sows in Southwest China

Animals, 2019
To investigate culling patterns during the breeding cycle and lifetime production associated with culling reasons, 19,471 culling records were collected in southwest China.
Chao Wang, Yinghui Wu, Dingming Shu, Hongkui Wei, Yuanfei Zhou, Jian Peng   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effects of corn- or sorghum-based diets with or without sorghum dried distillers grains with solubles on lactating sow and litter performance [PDF]

, 2010
A total of 140 sows (PIC 1050) and their litters were used to determine the effects of corn- or sorghum-based diets with or without 20% sorghum dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) on lactating sow and litter performance. On d 110 of gestation,
Sotak, K.M., Goodband, Robert D., Tokach, Michael D., DeRouchey, Joel M., Nelssen, Jim L., Dritz, Steven S.   +5 more
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Feed intake and feeding behavior traits for gestating sows recorded using electronic sow feeders

Journal of Animal Science, 2020
Abstract Electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems are used to control feed delivery to individual sows that are group-housed. Feeding levels for gestating sows are typically restricted to prevent excessive body weight gain. Any alteration of intake from the allocated feeding curve or unusual feeding behavior could indicate potential health ...
Laura Vargovic, Susanne Hermesch, Rebecca Z Athorn, Kim L Bunter   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Haematopoietic Traits in Indigenous and Modern Pig Breeds Are Modulated by Housing System and Developmental Stage

Animal Genetics, Volume 57, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Haematological parameters are important indicators of health, physiological status and resilience. In pigs, these parameters are influenced by both exogenous factors, such as feeding, housing and weaning age and intrinsic factors, including physiological maturity and genetic background.
Kanishka Kapoor, Michael Oster, Henry Reyer, Cornelia C. Metges, Eduard Muráni, Siriluck Ponsuksili, Klaus Wimmers   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ontogeny of behavioral traits in commercial sows

Animal, 2018
As the number of gestating sows reared in group housing increases, a better understanding of behavioral traits needed to negotiate these more complex social interactions promises to increase animal welfare and productivity. However, little is known about
K.M. Horback, T.D. Parsons
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological study concerning the characteristics of organic pig farming in selected European countries [PDF]

, 2011
Interviews and on-farm assessments were conducted in a total of 101 organic pig farms in different European countries (Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, and Sweden) to gain knowledge about farm management and health status of organic pigs in ...
Bochicchio, Davide, Bonde, Marianne, Bourgoin, Aude, Cartaud, Gerald, Dietze, Klaas, Dippel, Sabine, Goebel, Amke, Gunnarsson, Stefan, Hegelund, Lene, Leeb, Christine, Lindgren, Kristina, Lubac, Stanislas, Prunier, Armelle, Sundrum, Albert, Wiberg, Sofia   +14 more
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Mind the Litter: The Critical Role of Intralitter Variables in Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Research

Birth Defects Research, Volume 118, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Animal models remain essential for understanding developmental toxicology, providing insights into how in utero exposures affect fetal and placental outcomes. Litter‐bearing species are widely used due to their efficiency and reproducibility, but conventional approaches often summarize outcomes at the litter level, masking ...
Lauren T. L. Brown, Megan E. Cull, Delaine Pereira, Perri M. Grant, Louise M. Winn   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source