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Swine Production Tips and Feeding Strategies to Dodge Temperature Variations : Beating the Heat in Farrowing!

The effects of heat stress on lactating sows has been studied by several research institutions worldwide. We can look at primiparous (first parity) or multi-parous sows but the results are similar (Williams, 2009) For this discussion, let us look at farrowing room environment conditions of 68°F (desired) vs. 77°F (hot). The period that should be most scrutinized is the ambient ...

Feed Blending in Farrowing: An Optimal Feeding Solution

The Next Frontier in Lactating Sow Nutrition Advances in research regarding the nutrient requirements of the lactating sow have academics and producers alike realizing the need for feeding precisely ...

Meta-Analysis Results to be presented during IPPE Technology XChange

The results of a meta-analysis showing that Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 helps increase sow feed intake during lactation, will be presented during a Technology XChange at the International Processing and Production Expo (IPPE), in ...

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Feeding Farrowing Houses/Lactating Sows

Correctly feeding the sow before and during lactation probably has more impact on the performance of the whole herd than any other aspect of the business. Condition is vital if she is to feed her litter with plenty of good quality milk and remain in perfect shape for the future.