UNIFORM SOWS ARE THE WAY TO HIGH PERFORMANCE
Written by Gunner Sørensen, Senior Specialist, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre, [email protected] Abstract Feed composition and feed strategy in the gestation period are crucial factors to achieve a high performing lactating sow with a satisfying longevity. A backfat thickness at farrowing of 16 – 19 mm is the goal for the feeding, but it´s also […]
APPLIED FEEDING OF LACTATING HYPER-PROLIFIC SOWS
Written by Thomas Sønderby Bruun, Senior Specialist, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre, [email protected] Abstract The correct feeding strategy for the lactating sow is frequently discussed, and the aim of this article is to describe the latest research results and how they should be used to support nursing capacity, average daily litter gain and subsequent reproduction. […]
IMPROVE PIGLET PERFORMANCE IN THE FARROWING PERIOD
Written by Christoph Hutter, Product Manager Feed Additives, ADDCON GmbH and Dr. Christian Lückstädt, Technical Director Feed, ADDCON GmbH. The successful rearing of many high-quality DanBred piglets is centred around the attentive management of the sows as well as the piglets. When working with new-born piglets, it is important to look at all factors that […]
Managing high litter size from farrowing until weaning
By Flemming Thorup, DVM, Senior Scientist, SEGES Pig Production, Livestock Innovation, [email protected] Abstract Managing a sow with less piglets than milk glands is simple. When the number of piglets at the sow exceeds the number of milk glands, you need to improve your management. Management in the farrowing unit can be divided into 4 parts. […]
Balanced breeding for ambitious results
DanBred’s current breeding goals include several traits, which contribute to maintaining optimal animal health and welfare for our high-performance animals. DanBred’s breeding goals DanBred’s breeding goals are balanced and include the most economically important traits for pig producers such as finisher efficiency, maternal traits, robustness and meat quality traits. Although some traits may have […]
Take care of your growing gilts – Focus on optimising vitamin D levels
By Sigrid Beth Rasmussen, Junior Quality Manager, DanBred Are you aware that the correct vitamin D status will allow gilts and sows to reach their optimal KPI’s in production, helping to maximise their genetic potential? Vitamin D is essential for the absorbtion of calcium and phosphorus, promoting healthy bone growth, helping to ensure correct conformation […]