A simple tool to increase the amount of colostrum available to newborn piglets
A high dose of oxytocin given in the 16 h following the end of farrowing prolongs the colostral phase which can improve the quality of milk in early lactation.
A high dose of oxytocin given in the 16 h following the end of farrowing prolongs the colostral phase which can improve the quality of milk in early lactation.
The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.
In swine, dystocia is usually caused by oversized piglets (or by a narrow birth canal) instead of foetal positioning problems.
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Authorities in Kwahu West are probing a suspected African Swine Fever outbreak after local farmers reported multiple pig deaths, with samples sent to the lab for confirmation.
Here are things to keep in mind when interpreting a positive or negative ELISA result.
The pig industry in Africa holds great potential as a key driver for food security, income generation, and rural development. However, it faces several challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability.
The Member States have agreed to implement an additional restriction zone with a radius of at least 50 km around the outbreaks.
Piglets are born with very limited energy reserves: compared to other newborn mammals, they have much less energy stored per kg liveweight.
The country's veterinary authorities have identified foot-and-mouth disease on a cattle farm in Kisbajcs, Hungary. This is the second outbreak of the disease in a short period of time in the EU.
We continue our series of articles in which swine reproduction and artificial insemination expert Javier Gil shares key points about proper management to improve fertility and prolificacy. This article addresses the criteria to establish correct insemination methods.
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By far, the most common and most obvious health hazard to producers and workers is accidental needle sticks. This article will focus on accidental needle sticks, what risks they present, and how to prevent them.
In 11 of the 15 countries analyzed, 333 users expected higher prices than were actually achieved.
We hold the legs of the piglets together with plastic straps, avoiding that they move apart from each other.
Preventing the entry and spread of diseases should be an objective on any swine farm, so adequately designing biosecurity aspects is key. In this article, we continue to discuss biosecurity measures with two experts: Lara Ruiz and José Casanovas.
Nigeria is the leading pork producer in Africa, with an annual output of over 303,000 metric tonnes.
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Here they are again at 333 celebrating another record number of registered users... After all, they are the largest swine community!
A correct supervision is one of the key points of a farrowing.
The program brought together over 550 swine producers and stakeholders from diverse states in Northern Nigeria.
How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.
In this article, we look at which elements of biosecurity should be considered in the design of a sow farm, although they are applicable to any farm.
The event was titled "Welcome to 333 Africa: Empowering pig farming through knowledge and tools”.
During lactation ensuring the sow consumes enough water is essential, as well as maintaining the water:feed ratio needed to lessen weight loss in the sow and allow a greater daily gain in the piglets.
We can place the weakest piglets from each litter to dry out and warm up in this incubator while we tend to the next sows.
The national reference laboratory in Germany has confirmed that it is serotype O.
Several countries have imposed bans on calf imports and pork from Germany.
The last outbreak of FMD in Germany was in 1988. The last outbreak in Europe was reported in Bulgaria in 2011.
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