Simple Summary Weaning is an important period for the swine industry and is influenced by
the early events that occur during gestation and lactation. Therefore, a range of dietary and …

Poor sow longevity in commercial pork production systems can lead to economic inefficiency
and animal well being concerns. The quest by commercial pork producers to provide …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

Three hundred twenty fetuses were obtained from 33 pregnant gilts (Camborough-22, Pig
Improvement Co.) to determine rates of nutrient deposition in fetal tissues and to estimate …

The growth and health of the fetus and neonate are directly influenced by the nutritional and
physiological status of sows. Sows are often under catabolic conditions due to restrict …

The usual restricted feeding level during gestation, whilst adequate to maximise economic
performance, might not fulfil behavioural needs of the sow. Hunger and frustration of feeding …

Genetic and environmental changes during the last few decades have resulted in higher
milk production and maintenance costs of lactating sows, leading to increased energy …

Two trials were conducted on pure Large White multiparous (Trial 1, n= 36) and primiparous
(Trial 2, n= 24) sows exposed to an ambient temperature within the zone of thermal comfort …

From results obtained over the last 20 years on energy and amino acid utilisation in
reproductive sows, it has become possible to improve the determination of nutrient …

Objective—To analyze the association of lameness and performance variables on sow
longevity by use of time-to-event analysis. Design—Cohort study. Animals—674 sows from a …