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Many pig farmers have the same question: They feed their pigs reasonably well, vaccinate them on schedule, and disinfect the premises regularly, yet the pigs still have rough coat…
Pigs exhibit variations in feed intake, growth rate, and nutrient utilization efficiency, influenced by genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. For example, entire male…
Since the Ministry of Agriculture launched the initiative to establish standardized livestock and poultry farming demonstration sites, production technology and core competitivene…
First, we need to distinguish chalky urine in sows from endometritis. Chalky urine in sows mainly refers to the white urine they excrete, which leaves white crystals when it dries…
Corn is the king of feed and the main source of energy in pig diets. It usually accounts for more than 60% of pig compound feed, and its quality directly affects feed quality and …
Pregnancy Feeding Management Concentrates, roughage, and green feed should be properly balanced when feeding. Concentrates and roughage should be ground to help pigs digest and ab…
The figures are alarming: industry statistics show that more than 75% of sows in large-scale pig farms have varying degrees of insufficient milk. This directly leads to low piglet…
A pig farm’s success or failure depends on the average number of piglets produced per sow per year and the annual number of market pigs contributed per sow. This shows just how im…
In the pig farming industry, sows are the “core assets” of a pig farm, and their production performance directly determines the farm’s capacity, costs, and economic returns. Empir…
1. Whether you purchase piglets or raise piglets from your own farm for fattening, their health must come first. If they are already in a subhealthy state from a young age, they w…
With OSCA, Big Dutchman is launching a new climate control solution for pig houses with open fronts or open-air runs, which intelligently combines natural and mechanical ventilati…
WiseLake, an AI-driven swine software company that has developed and operated PigPlan — Korea's No. 1 pig farm ERP by market share — for 27 years, today announced the availability…
Rooting and exploration are essential behavioral needs for growing pigs, and failing to meet these needs increases undesirable and harmful behaviors such as tail biting. Straw bed…
During the formation of new social groups, temporal variations in behavioral associations between individuals can provide information about the role of behaviors during group form…
Dietary protein source is a key determinant of nitrogen metabolism and gut microbiota in pigs. Protein sources differ not only in nutrient composition but also in amino acid relea…
Today, poultry farmers, let’s talk about a painful subject—eggshell quality. When eggshell quality declines, egg traders lower their prices, breakage rates soar, the eggs look les…
Successful pig farming depends on much more than feed alone. Good housing conditions, clean drinking water, proper ventilation, hygiene, and daily observation all play an importan…
The 40th edition of SPACE, held from 15 to 17 September 2026 in Rennes, highlighted several technological developments that are gaining ground across the livestock sectors. Digita…
Dietary fiber in transition diets can support sow health and performance around farrowing by reducing constipation, stabilizing energy supply, and potentially enhancing colostrum …
Daily farm operations depend on feeding, water supply, ventilation, cleaning and manure handling. Equipment requirements vary across livestock and poultry species. Suitable equipm…
