sows

From left to right: Dr Marrina Schuttert, Dr Chantal Farmer, Dr Nathalie Quiniou, Dr Pep Font, and Ton Kramer. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

31-01-2024 | In-depth

Securing sow longevity starts early in a gilt’s life

Gilts are more susceptible than sows to oxidative stress caused by the mycotoxins DON and BEA. Photo: MaxPixel's contributors

17-11-2021 | Article

Impact of DON and BEA on oocyte development

Dietary flavour supplementation improved the reproductive performance of the sows, which was associated with enhanced beneficial microbiota in the sows’ gastrointestinal tract. Photo: Jan-Willem Schouten

26-07-2021 | News

Study shows that sows favour flavoured feed

Feed management can be a viable method to increase the sows feed intake which can benefit milk production and improve litter performance. Photo: Amanda Lelis UFMG

03-05-2021 | Article

Heat Stress: How it impacts feeding behaviour in lactating sows

Photo: Dreamstime

28-09-2020 | Expert opinion

Gilts are more sensitive to Beauvericin than sows

Speakers had to address a wall of 130 professionals. Photo: Lallemand Animal Nutrition

16-12-2019 | Article

Use of live yeast in sows, neonates and weanling pigs

Sows receiving ferment in their diets have been performing better and use up to 90 kg of feed less per year. Photo: Bert Jansen

07-08-2019 | Article

Heavier sows, less feed thanks to fermentation

Photo: Bert Jansen

21-10-2016 | News

Trace minerals for reproductive success in sows

Study: Effect of group housing on piglet feeding

21-03-2013 | News

Study: Effect of group housing on piglet feeding