In this study, we successfully demonstrated that sow milk concentrations of ARA and EPA can be increased progressively by supplementing these LCPUFA in sow diets.

Over the past three years, studies were conducted on commercial swine farms to investigate the effectiveness of administering OvuGel.

With lameness, a major cause of mortality in sow herds, more studies need to be conducted in order to better understand the potential link of lesions to lameness.

Research examines ways to reduce variations among technicians in regards to motility estimates for boar semen.

Hog producers are encouraged to participate in sow housing study.

Pork industry works together to tackle leading causes of sow mortality.

There are many things during lactation that can affect weaning-to-estrus intervals including feed intake, loss of body condition and season. However, if these things appear to be managed well in a herd and there still are problems, then it may be...

Results demonstrate that the sow will mobilize body fat reserves to satisfy litter growth requirements if nutrient needs are not met by dietary intake.

A lot of farrowing room focus is put on preweaning mortality, but reducing sow mortality also needs to receive producer attention.