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Researchers verify feed allowances for gestating sows
2017-11-13 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Producers dont need to implement elaborate sow feeding programs; they just need to stick to the basics of gestation feeding.
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Social rank and feed intake important for pregnant sows in group housing
2017-09-26 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Most previous research suggests reproductive performance is approximately equal in group housing versus individual stalls, but in real-world scenarios, many producers notice compromised reproduction in group pens.
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Researchers Identify Strategies for Reducing Aggression Among Group Housed Sows
2017-09-21 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A researcher with the Prairie Swine Centre says a range of strategies have been shown effective for reducing aggression among group housed sows, according to Bruce Cochrane.
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Diets supplemented with oregano oil show minimal impact in sows and litters
2017-09-07 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Objective of this study was to investigate the impact of oregano oil supplementation across multiple parities on sow reproductive performance and offspring growth through the initial post-wean period.
Nutrition Key to Improved Reproductive Performance, Longevity of Sows
2017-09-06 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The Head Nutritionist with Gestal suggests a greater focus on nutrition in the sow herd can result in better conception rates, improved milk production during lactation, reduce re-breeding intervals and extended longevity, according to Bruce Cochrane.
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