Sow’s chalky urine ≠ endometritis! These 5 causes are overlooked by many pig farms
First, we need to distinguish chalky urine in sows from endometritis.
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Premix results vary? Don’t choose feed by intuition! Avoid these 6 pitfalls—the key is to look at the data
一、One reason for inconsistent results when using feed This is something pig farmers least want to encounter: the premix they bought some time ago had…
There’s a Right Way to Feed Pigs New Corn: Check for Mold, Control Moisture, Choose Plump Kernels, and Allow It to Age
Corn is the king of feed and the main source of energy in pig diets.
How Should Pregnant Sows Be Fed? What Should You Do About Low Milk Production After Farrowing? A Management Checklist from Mating to Farrowing—Worth Saving
Pregnancy Feeding Management Concentrates, roughage, and green feed should be properly balanced when feeding.
Over 75% of sows have insufficient milk! Follow these 5 steps to increase piglet weaning weights and reduce sow depletion
The figures are alarming: industry statistics show that more than 75% of sows in large-scale pig farms have varying degrees of insufficient milk.
Don’t Let Inefficient Sows Drag Down Your Pig Farm! Check All Five: Genetics, Health, Reproduction, Resilience, and Offspring Quality
In the pig farming industry, sows are the “core assets” of a pig farm, and their production performance directly determines the farm’s capacity…
Purchased piglets, vaccination, disinfection, feeding… the 8 details pig farmers are most likely to overlook
1. Whether you purchase piglets or raise piglets from your own farm for fattening, their health must come first.
Meier-Brakenberg: DestorFarm automatic disinfection portal
Biosecurity on farms and at logistics hubs in upstream and downstream sectors begins with the vehicles entering the premises.
A single recall vaccination lapse in sows triggers PRRSV resurgence and boosts viral genetic diversity
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) persists on certain farms despite vaccination and control efforts, with genetic…
Meeting the needs of growing pigs with different bedding materials
Rooting and exploration are essential behavioral needs for growing pigs, and failing to meet these needs increases undesirable and harmful behaviors…
Temporal structures of the social network based on nose-to-nose contact during the formation of pig groups
During the formation of new social groups, temporal variations in behavioral associations between individuals can provide information about the role…
Protein source influences nitrogen metabolism and gut microbiota in finishing pigs
Dietary protein source is a key determinant of nitrogen metabolism and gut microbiota in pigs.
Key Management Tips for Healthy Pig Growth and Better Farm Performance
Successful pig farming depends on much more than feed alone.
BESTMIX challenges feed producers to expect more from feed formulation software at EuroTier 2026
For decades, feed formulation software has focused on one essential question: what is the least-cost formula that meets nutritional, legal and…
SPACE 2026: AI and water management gain ground in livestock farming
The 40th edition of SPACE, held from 15 to 17 September 2026 in Rennes, highlighted several technological developments that are gaining ground…
Full ownership marks next step for Hendrix Genetics Swine
Hendrix Genetics announces that it has acquired full ownership of Hendrix Genetics Swine, marking the next step in the integration and development…
Effects of a fibrous supplement in transition diets on sow performance, colostrum quality, and piglet health
Dietary fiber in transition diets can support sow health and performance around farrowing by reducing constipation, stabilizing energy supply, and…
EU proposes simplifying and streamlining food and feed safety requirements
The Council set its position on the remaining part of the ‘Omnibus X’ simplification package.
Dietary supplementation with bovine colostrum or sodium butyrate modulates intestinal barrier function and growth in weaned piglets
Weaning is a critical period in piglets, often associated with intestinal barrier disruption, impaired nutrient absorption, and reduced growth…
Effect of Maternal Supplementation with Zinc Bisglycinate on Sow Performance, Milk Metabolomic and Lipidomic Profiles, and the Incidence of Diarrhea in Piglets
Dietary zinc supplementation in piglets has been associated with a lower incidence of diarrhea and improved growth performance; however, the effects…
The Netherlands will phase out tail docking in pigs
The Government of the Netherlands has approved new measures to progressively improve the welfare of farm animals until 2040.
FEFAC calls for an EU contingency plan to safeguard essential EU feed supplies
Ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH) Council on 28–29 September, FEFAC has written to the Irish EU Council Presidency chair for…
Nucléus secures strategic partnership in Ukraine for the distribution and production of PN3 genetics
The partnership covers the introduction, local production, and distribution of the PN3 terminal boar to meet the requirements of the Ukrainian swine…
Denmark puts temporary stop to more and larger conventional pig farms
The Danish government wants to create a new generation of pig production with significantly better animal welfare and more value creation in Denmark.