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Measuring changes in physical size and predicting weight of sows during gestation

Animal, 2007
Changes in physical body size during gestation were monitored using 529 sets of sow measurements. All sows were from the same herd and production system with a range in parity from 1 to 8.
M.K. O’Connell, P.B. Lynch, S. Bertholot, F. Verlait, P.G. Lawlor   +4 more
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Research on Video Behavior Detection and Analysis Model for Sow Estrus Cycle Based on Deep Learning

Agriculture
Against the backdrop of precision livestock farming, sow behavior analysis holds significant theoretical and practical value. Traditional production methods face challenges such as low production efficiency, high labor intensity, and increased disease ...
Kaidong Lei, Bugao Li, Shan Zhong, Hua Yang, Hao Wang, Xiangfang Tang, Benhai Xiong   +6 more
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Nurse sow strategies in the domestic pig: II. Consequences for piglet growth, suckling behaviour and sow nursing behaviour

Animal, 2019
Nurse sow strategies are used to manage large litters on commercial pig farms. However, new-born piglets transferred to nurse sows in late lactation might be compromised in terms of growth and survival.
O. Schmitt, E.M. Baxter, L.A. Boyle, K. O’Driscoll   +3 more
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Quantifiable and feasible estrus detection using the ultrasonic sensor array and digital infrared thermography

Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 2019
Detection of estrus is an essential factor as a method of successful breeding in the sow. As increasing the adaption of the information and communication technology (ICT) into swine industry, this study focuses on ...
Ji Hwan Lee, Dong Hoon Lee, Won Yun, Han Jin Oh, Ji Seon An, Young Gwang Kim, Gok Mi Kim, Jin Ho Cho   +7 more
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Proof-of-concept thermoelectrically cooled sow-cooling mat

Scientific Reports
Heat stress reduces the welfare and performance of late-gestation and lactating sows as well as the performance of their litters. Current cooling methods have shortcomings in alleviating sow heat stress.
J. Pan, S. B. Shah, S. M. Leonard, J. O. Evans, M. T. Knauer, A. V. Saveliev   +5 more
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Dietary Bacillus spp. supplementation to both sow and progenies improved post-weaning growth rate, gut function, and reduce the pro-inflammatory cytokine production in weaners challenged with Escherichia coli K88

Animal Microbiome
Background The use of probiotics (PRO) in late gestation sow and their impact on progenies’ performance during the post-weaning stage has received more attention from the researchers recently.
Vetriselvi Sampath, Sungbo Cho, Jinuk Jeong, Seyoung Mun, Choon Han Lee, Rafael Gustavo Hermes, Apichaya Taechavasonyoo, Natasja Smeets, Susanne Kirwan, Kyudong Han, In Ho Kim   +10 more
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Stockperson attitudes towards Maternity Rings and farrowing crates

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Societal attitudes suggest low support for confinement housing in livestock farming, such as the farrowing crate. The attitudes of stockpersons working in these systems are yet to be understood but should be prioritised as their human-animal interactions
Lauren M. Staveley, Kate J. Plush, David S. Lines, Lauren M. Hemsworth, Darryl N. D’Souza, Robert J. van Barneveld   +5 more
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Prediction of Sow Farrowing Onset Time Using Activity Time Series Extracted by Optical Flow Estimation

Animals
Sow farrowing is a critical stage in pig farming, and predicting its onset can improve sow health and piglet survival. This study proposes a method based on optical flow estimation and time-series forecasting to predict sow farrowing onset.
Kejian Liu, Yigui Huang, Junbin Liu, Zujie Tan, Deqin Xiao   +4 more
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Clostridium butyricum Probiotic Feed Additive: Modulation of Sow Milk Metabolomics and Mitigation of Pre-Weaning Piglet Diarrhea

Animals
The present study aimed to investigate the impact of Clostridium butyricum probiotic feed additive on sow and piglet performances, together with alterations in the lipidomic and metabolomic profiles of sow milk.
Jakavat Ruampatana, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Kunaporn Homyog, Wanwimon Mekboonsonglarp, Korntip Kanjanavaikoon, Wouter Van der Veken, Sutthasinee Poonyachoti, Takele Feyera, Sarn Settachaimongkon, Morakot Nuntapaitoon   +9 more
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Removal of leftover feed shapes environmental microbiota and limits houseflies-mediated dispersion of pathogenic bacteria in sow breeding farms

Animal Microbiome
Background Intensive swine breeding industry generates a complex environment where several microbial interactions occur and which constitutes a challenge for biosafety. Ad libitum feeding strategies and low levels of management contribute to residual and
Yunke Li, Yinfeng Chen, Zhaohui Chen, Ying Yang, Zhenlong Wu   +4 more
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