Citrus extract improves gut health of piglets A study evaluated the efficacy of citrus extract as a substitute for antibiotics in piglet diets. The results...
Farrowing duration can affect colostrum yield Longer farrowing duration can be detrimental and can negatively influence sow colostrum yield.
Study: Piglet uniformity and mortality in large litters Researchers at Wageningen University analysed effects of parity and pre-mating diet composition on piglets.
Study: Coccidian infection in suckling piglets in China Researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, China have published a report in Veterinary...
Study: Effect of group housing on piglet feeding Researchers in Germany analysed behavioural parameters of sows and piglets in two different farrowing systems....
Research: Both piglets and sows can benefit from milk... Recent trials in the Netherlands have shown that supplying milk replacers to piglets during lactation is not...
Zero Zinc Summit: How to replace ZnO? Veterinary and nutritionist experts from all over the world met in Copenhagen, Denmark, in late June 2019, for...
How stocking density affects feed intake Getting piglets to eat straight after weaning is of paramount importance for the rest of the animals’ lives. The...
Sows in top condition during lactation Sow performance has increased in recent years. Improvements in genetics, nutrition and health status have driven...