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1, Pregnant Sows In theory, pregnant sows now need 9-18 liters of water. Is a nipple drinker or a bowl drinker better? If using nipple drinkers, what should the flow rate and heig…
The period before and after farrowing is the highest-risk and most problem-prone stage in the production process on a pig farm. Problems include persistent constipation before far…
The newly adopted 'Uniform conditions for operating rules for the rearing of poultry and pigs (UCOL)' under the Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive gives farmers …
China’s local pig breeds reach sexual maturity early and have high ovulation counts. According to statistics for 9 breeds, including the Northeast Min Pig, Jinhua Pig, Jiaxing Bla…
Environmental management in pig farms ultimately comes down to three things: temperature, humidity, and air quality. These factors are invisible and intangible, but they have a hu…
Almost every pig farm knows that suckling piglets should be introduced to creep feed. But there is a huge gap between knowing and doing. Pajor et al. (1991) found that from day 10…
The outbreak situation in southern China has been relatively serious recently. Some pig farms have successfully depopulated and removed affected pigs, while others have not. Pig f…
Uniformity refers to how consistent the body weights of all birds in a flock are. It is an important indicator for evaluating a replacement pullet flock. Uniformity not only refle…
Friends, in addition to using your farming equipment after buying it, you should also pay attention to maintaining it. Today, let’s talk about how to maintain farming equipment. I…
In September, as autumn turns golden, new corn gradually comes onto the market. With its affordable price and fresh aroma, many livestock and poultry farmers want to start using t…
Three, Key Detail Management and Standardized Operating Recommendations 1, Precise Body Weight Control: Starting with the Development of a Body Fat Foundation Standard range: Befo…
I. Targets for Layer Pullets: Uniformity, Standard Body Weight, and Shank Length The three key indicators in pullet management are average body weight, uniformity, and meeting the…
During broiler production, management during flock separation is critical. Poor management during separation can easily lead to respiratory disease in the flock, affecting flock h…
Layer farmers often encounter this situation: two farms receive chicks at the same time from the same hatchery, transported in the same truck, yet the chicks’ survival rates diffe…
Hoofprint Biome is developing a feed additive with enzymes and probiotics intended to reduce methane emissions by influencing cows’ microbiomes. The project is led by Kathryn Polk…
Water is an indispensable source of nutrients for poultry, and its quality directly affects the flock’s health and growth. Water not only meets the birds’ basic physiological need…
Poultry farming management is about managing the details. The first key point in poultry farming is preheating the chicken house. Even without preheating, the chicken house can re…
Feed is the primary source of nutrients for flock growth and development, egg production, and reproduction. Its freshness directly determines nutrient utilization, flock health, a…
Summary: The mortality and culling rate during the peak laying period of broiler breeders is a key indicator affecting the number of hatching eggs and healthy chicks produced per …
Water management on a poultry farm does not begin at the drinker line and end when birds consume it. Water enters through wells, mains, tanks or other supplies; moves through drin…
