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Sow milk production, fertility, ABF and ASF Here is your BIOMIN Bulletin to stay naturally informed. This month's issue features 6 items covering science, practical tips and news related to animal health and nutrition for your operation. |
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How to Improve Swine Herd Performance through Promoting Sow Lactation Feed Intake Dairy Inadequate feed intake can severely limit swine herd performance. In the early lactation phase, most sows will be in some form of energy and amino acid deficit. With a reduction or deficiency of feed intake, there will be lower milk production and subsequent decrease in piglet growth rates and litter weaning weight. Unfortunately, these piglets may also be more prone to disease, have higher mortality rates, and show reduced growth rates throughout the production cycle. read full article ❯ |
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Nutritional Strategies to Prevent Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome in Lactating Sows Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) in lactating sows is very costly, as it prevents the newborn piglet getting the vital early nutrition it needs to survive and thrive. Phytogenic feed additives can be used to support sow health before, during and after farrowing to prevent PDS from affecting herd performance. read full article ❯ |
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Solving Mycotoxin-Related Sow Fertility Problems Various mycotoxins can negatively affect a sow's reproductive performance. Deoxynivalenol and zearalenone in particular tend to occur simultaneously and are known to have an outsized impact on pig fertility. Recent research shows how to protect your pigs' reproductive health from the effects of mycotoxins. read full article ❯ |
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5 Factors to Consider in an Antibiotic-Free Pig Program The greater demand of animal products raised without antibiotics is changing the perspective of many producers. The challenge of becoming an antibiotic-free (ABF) system is enormous, in particular because antibiotics have been used in the livestock industry for 70 years. Today's pork producers have relied on antibiotics to obtain greater productivity. read full article ❯ |
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