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Gilt and First Litter Sow Management

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Gilt and First Litter Sow Management

In recent years genetic programs have made significant progress in increasing the number of live piglets born to sows. As the number of live births have increased, so too have the death rate of sows, as well as serious decrease... (Continue reading)

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A Survey of Farm of Origin and Slaughter Plant Effects on Pork Quality

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A Survey of Farm of Origin and Slaughter Plant Effects on Pork Quality

INTRODUCTION The issue of meat quality has grown to be of major concern in the swine industry. Cannon et al. (1995) reported that the condition referred to as pale, soft, and exudative (PSE) pork caused U.S. packers significant losses. It... (Continue reading)

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Effect of Hut Design on Farrowing and Lactataion Performance of Pigs Housed in a Hoop Structure

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Effect of Hut Design on Farrowing and Lactataion Performance of Pigs Housed in a Hoop Structure

Introduction Economics drive profitability in hog production units. Inputs such as buildings and equipment are the second leading expense behind feed costs. Hoop structures offer a low cost alternative form of swine housing, however, production levels must be evaluated in... (Continue reading)

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Pre-weaning mortality of piglets in a bedded group-farrowing system- March 2010

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Pre-weaning mortality of piglets in a bedded group-farrowing system- March 2010

Source:AASV Yuzhi Li, PhD; Lee Johnston, PhD; Adrienne Hilbrands, MSc West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, Morris, Minnesota.Corresponding author: Dr Yuzhi Li, West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN... (Continue reading)

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Low Test Weight Corn For Swine Dr Lee J. Johnston- January 2010

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Low Test Weight Corn For Swine Dr Lee J. Johnston- January 2010

Dr. Lee Johnston Introduction The concentration of protein, fibre and minerals usually increases and concentrations of starch and fat decrease as test weight of corn declines. This results in a higher protein, lower energy grain compared with corn of normal... (Continue reading)

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