Caffeine administered to pregnant sows improves piglet vitality
Caffeine positively affected the vitality of the piglets, as indicated by greater vitality scores than that for the control group.
Abstracts - Management
Coping style of pigs: Different behavioral, neurobiological and immune responses
This study expands the concept of coping style in farm animals, particularly in terms of individual stress reactivity and disease susceptibility, and thus contributes to the understanding of the biology of animal welfare.
Nurse sow strategies: Consequences for piglets
Nurse sow strategies do not appear to compromise piglet growth. However, new-born piglets transferred onto sows in late lactation experienced more competition at the udder.
Effect of lactation length on piglet performance until slaughter
Results show the importance of lactation length on piglets’ BW variability. Weaning at 25.5 d, equivalent to 7 kg BW, optimizes slaughtering pig performance.
Nurse sow strategies: Consequences for sow welfare
No difference was detected between nurse sows and non-nurse sows in body condition or severity of lesions.
Environmental enrichment on the physiology, behaviour, productivity and meat quality of pigs
Straw in a rack was found to be the best material to meet the behavioural needs of pigs.
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When pigs fly: Reducing injury and flight response when capturing wild pigs
We recommend using tightly spaced mesh of horse panels to reduce trap-related injuries and incorporation of trap shrouds to facilitate delivery of chemical immobilization drugs when handling wild pigs.
Attractiveness of straw or various objects for growing pigs
The aim of the study was to compare the interest of chopped straw to growing pigs to those of various objects, either organic or not.
Comparison of the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of two different iron supplementation products in suckling piglets
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy and pharmacokinetics of two iron sources, gleptoferron (GLF) and iron dextran (DXT) in two-day old piglets.
Phasing out pig tail docking in the EU - present state, challenges and possibilities
In many European countries the majority of the pigs are still routinely tail-docked, which is a violation of the European legislation.
Do nurse sows and foster litters have impaired animal welfare?
In order to analyse whether nurse sows have more welfare problems than non-nurse sows a cross-sectional study was conducted in 57 sow herds in Denmark.
Reproductive performance and their relationship with feeding regime in gestating and lactating sows
Energy allowance due to feeding level offered during gestation may affect litter size and weight at birth.
Indirect genetic effects for growth rate in domestic pigs alter aggressive and manipulative biting behaviour
The results of this study show opportunities to reduce harmful biting behaviours in pigs.
Optimization of analgesia for piglet castration
Intratesticular lidocaine provides an additional side effect free analgesia.
Relationships between colostrum supply of suckling piglets and Salmonella prevalence in piglet rearing
The study provides preliminary evidence that when comparing Salmonella-inconspicuous farms with Salmonella-conspicuous ones, the colostrum supply may be a critical factor that needs to be considered.
Understanding tail-biting in pigs through social network analysis
Littermates might be less socially connected among themselves which may predispose them to development of tail-biting.
Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDV-infected pig carcasses
Composting appears to be an effective disposal method for PEDV-infected piglet carcasses under the conditions examined.
Early life indicators predict mortality, illness, reduced welfare and carcass characteristics in finisher pigs
The objective of this study was to investigate associations between early life indicators, lactation management factors and subsequent mortality, health, welfare and carcass traits of offspring.
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The effect of post-farrowing ketoprofen on sow feed intake, nursing behaviour and piglet performance
Providing the NSAID ketoprofen to sows post-farrowing was investigated and sow feed intake, IgG transfer, behaviour and piglet performance were measured.
Effects of environmental enrichment and regrouping on natural autoantibodies-binding danger and neural antigens
Levels of natural autoantibody-binding phosphorylcholine-conjugated bovine serum albumin and myelin basic protein were measured over time in pigs that were kept in environmental enriched v. barren housing.
Surgical castration with pain relief affects the health and productive performance of pigs in the suckling period
Surgical castration has a negative impact on production in the suckling period, especially in pigs in the three lower quartiles for body weight.
Multi-litter group lactation systems: effects on piglet aggression and injuries
Early social environment can affect the development of aggression in the pig. Group lactation piglets have reduced aggression and skin injuries post-weaning.
Environmental dissemination of multidrug Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus sciuri after application of manure
The objective of this study was to determine the dissemination of multidrug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus sciuri (MDR-MRSS) in the environment after land application of manure on commercial swine farms.
The effect of double nursing, an alternative nursing strategy for the hyper-prolific sow herd
In the double nursing strategy every week one or more sows nurse two litters simultaneously from birth to weaning.
Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
