Across all scoring methods, gilts represented in the smallest vulva category produced fewer total born pigs through parity 1 and 2.

The series is geared for employees who work with sows, boars and piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues.

Inaugural one-day conference set for December 8.

Producers offered new tool to help combat PPV and PRRS.

Data analysis reveals differences between gilts and multiparous sows in both behavior and productivity.

Increasing disease challenges and large sow farms and finisher sites should have producers considering batch farrowing.

Series will explore swine industry’s biggest issues and topics.

Submissions for abstracts on applied research related to swine health and production issues due by August 16.

Event will discuss fiber definition and analysis, as well as introduce new applications in fiber fermentation such as use of a stimbiotic.

Conference normally held every four years but was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19.