Failure of piglets to achieve an adequate intake of colostrum is the underlying cause for the
majority of piglet deaths occurring within the first days of post-natal life. From the most recent …

Piglet survival is a major problem, especially during the first 3 days after birth. Piglets are
born deficient of energy, but at the same time they have a very high energy requirement …

Newborn piglets have a high incidence of preweaning mortality that is not only associated
with low birth weights but also with the presence of intra-uterine growth-restricted (IUGR) …

The animal gut harbors diverse microbes that play an essential role in the well-being of their
host. Specific diets, such as those rich in dietary fiber, are vital in disease prevention and …

Selection for increased litter size have generated hyper-prolific sows that nurses large litters,
however limited knowledge is available regarding the connection between milk production …

The objective of this study was to develop a framework describing the milk production curve
in sows as affected by parity, method of milk yield (MY) determination, litter size (LS), and …

Dietary fiber given during pregnancy may influence sow endocrinology and increase piglet
BW gain during early lactation. The aim of the current study was to determine whether …

Background Sows are frequently subjected to various stresses during late gestation and
lactation, which trigger inflammatory response and metabolic disorders. Dietary fiber can …

Fibres from a variety of sources are a common constituent of pig feeds. They provide a
means to utilise locally-produced plant materials which are often a by-product of the food or …

Dietary fiber (DF), divided into soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF),
has attracted increasing attention in the field of pig nutrition. Although DF reduces nutrient …