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Effects of Precision Feeding on Economic and Productive Yields of Hyperprolific Lactating Sows Allocated at Different Farrowing Pens

Animals
The results obtained using precision feeding in maternities (electronic sow feeders, ESFs) may be affected by the type of farrowing pen, as the design of the pen may modify the behavior of the sows.
María Aparicio-Arnay, Natalia Yeste-Vizcaíno, Nerea Soria, Jorge Cambra, Beatriz Isabel, Carlos Piñeiro, Antonio Gonzalez-Bulnes   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sow and piglet traits associated with piglet survival at birth and to weaning

Journal of Animal Science, 2020
AbstractAbstractUnderstanding the relationship between sow and piglet characteristics that are associated with stillborn rate and preweaning mortality is beneficial as litter size continues to increase. Two experiments were previously conducted to evaluate prefarrowing nutrition regimens on sow and litter characteristics.
Robert D Goodband, Steve S Dritz, Mike D Tokach, Joel M DeRouchey, Jason C Woodworth, Hilda I Calderon, Kiah M Gourley   +6 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Organic Pig Production in Europe - Health Management in Common Organic Pig Farming [PDF]

, 2011
Organic farmers in Europe have developed different housing systems for pigs based on the availability of land, soil characteristics, climate, tradition and national organic certification schemes.
Bochicchio, Davide, Dippel, Sabine, Edwards, Sandra, Früh, Barbara, Gunnarsson, Stefan, Leeb, Christine, Lindgren, Kristina, Mejer, Helena, Prunier, Armelle   +8 more
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Selection and characterization of probiotic lactic acid bacteria and its impact on growth, nutrient digestibility, health and antioxidant status in weaned piglets

PLoS ONE, 2018
The present study was aimed to develop an effective probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from piglet feces and in vitro characterization of probiotic properties.
Runjun Dowarah, A. Verma, N. Agarwal, Putan Singh, B. Singh   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Humic Acid Sodium and Zinc Oxide on Growth Performance, Immune Status and Antioxidant Capacity of Weaned Piglets

Animals, 2020
Simple Summary Weaning of piglets can destroy the piglet’s intestinal health and immune function, leading to diarrhea and a reduction in growth rate eventually. Considering drug resistance and residues, new alternatives, such as sodium humate (HNa), have
Qi Wang, Jiafu Ying, P. Zou, Yuanhao Zhou, Baikui Wang, Dongyou Yu, Wei-fen Li, X. Zhan   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Genomic Prediction Ability Using Linear and Threshold Approaches for Different Stayability Definitions in Nellore Females

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Enhancing female longevity through regular calvings improves herd replacement rates and reduces the costs associated with replacing low reproductive efficiency animals. Stayability (STAY), defined as a cow's ability to remain productive in the herd, is a categorical trait that challenges traditional genetic evaluation due to its non‐normal ...
Letícia Silva Pereira, Larissa Bordin Temp, Eduarda da Silva Oliveira, Jorge Hidalgo, Cláudio Ulhoa Magnabosco, Fernando Baldi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plasma Cortisol and Behaviour in Early Weaned Piglets

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 1980
Comparisons were made of Cortisol concentration and behavioural activity between piglets weaned at 3 weeks of age (early weaned piglets), and piglets weaned at 8 weeks of age (control piglets). Early weaned littermates were placed in cages with a floor area of either 0.20 m2 per piglet or 0.15 m2 per piglet.
H, Worsaae, M, Schmidt
openaire   +3 more sources

Genomic Analysis of Inbreeding Depression on Productive Traits in Rubia Galega Beef Cattle Breed

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In autochthonous livestock breeds with small populations, such as the Rubia Galega from Galicia (Spain), mating between relatives is common and can lead to inbreeding depression. Genomic inbreeding coefficients were estimated for 4984 animals using ~63,000 SNPs to assess inbreeding depression in four key traits: age at first calving (AFC) with
N. Mejuto‐Vázquez, C. Hervás‐Rivero, R. Rodríguez‐Bermúdez, D. López‐Carbonell, M. Hermida, P. Martínez, L. Varona   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Studies on growth rates in pigs and the effect of birth weight [PDF]

, 2006
End of project reportThe purpose of this study was to assess some environmental and management factors that affect growth performance on commercial pig units.
Boyle, Laura, Cahill, A., Lawlor, Peadar G, le Dividich, J., Lynch, P Brendan, O'Doherty, John V.   +5 more
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Unravelling the Genetic Mechanisms of Litter Traits in a Maternal Line of Pigs

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reproductive traits related to litter size are the main indicators of reproductive efficiency in pig production and are continuously evaluated for the selection of maternal lines. Several environmental and genetic factors are involved with the development of these traits.
Guilherme Oselame, Suelen Fernandes Padilha, Maurício Egídio Cantão, Jane de Oliveira Peixoto, Aline Zampar, Adriana Mércia Guaratini Ibelli, Luis Orlando Duitama Carreño, Jader Silva Lopes, Pedro Henrique Ferreira Freitas, Marcelo Silva Freitas, Mônica Corrêa Ledur   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source