September 28, 2010
The aim of this study was to explore the effect of providing rubber mats in farrowing crates on the impact of lameness on sow welfare and performance. The study was conducted at Southern Research...July 16, 2010
This study proposed to look into the effect of the timing of mixing of sows in large groups during early gestation on sow performance by...February 25, 2010
Lameness has long been identified as a concern in sow herds. It is usually recognized as a painful condition and as potentially detrimental to the future productivity of that sow. Lameness is...November 2, 2007
There exists global concern about the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria and their potential relationship to antimicrobial use in food animal production. Despite this, the U.S....November 13, 2006
The purpose of this study of this was to examine the effect of periparturient sow factors on the longevity of sows. This study followed sows from time of entry into the farrowing crate until a...October 23, 2005
There was significant difference in ADG among pigs in various space allowance treatment groups, with lower ADG at SA0.64 compared to that at SA0.81 and SA0.88. Barring the initial period of growth...June 8, 2005
As expected, there are benefits and challenges to all the sow housing gestation systems studied. The aim of this study was to identify and understand these benefits and challenges of each gestation...February 11, 2005
In this study, as well as others, it has been shown that the probability of dying is seven times as high during the period from day 111 of gestation to weaning (approximately 21 days) as compared to...January 18, 2005
The present research was an attempt to see how the existing system of commercial group houses with ESF can be made more welfare friendly by modifying the group size and structure. The groups studied...
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