A review on the effect of light–thermal–humidity environment in sow houses on sow reproduction and welfare
H Ma, Y Xie, A Li, T Zhang, Y Liu… - … in Domestic Animals, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The environment in sow houses is the key to restrict sow production due to its significant
effect on sow growth and reproduction. In this article, the effect of light, thermal and light …
effect on sow growth and reproduction. In this article, the effect of light, thermal and light …
Relationship between piglets' survivability and farrowing kinetics in hyper-prolific sows
A Schoos, BBD Muro, RF Carnevale… - Porcine health …, 2023 - Springer
Background Prolonged farrowing and more piglets born with low birth weight are
undesirable consequences of genetic selection for increased litter size. The objective of the …
undesirable consequences of genetic selection for increased litter size. The objective of the …
Pen versus crate: a comparative study on the effects of different farrowing systems on farrowing performance, colostrum yield and piglet preweaning mortality in sows …
N Dumniem, R Boonprakob, TD Parsons, P Tummaruk - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Loose-housed pens are being implemented as alternative farrowing
systems in the swine industry worldwide. This system allows sows to express natural …
systems in the swine industry worldwide. This system allows sows to express natural …
Impacts of supplementing Cannabis sativa byproducts during the transition period on behaviour, feed consumption, constipation levels, colostrum production and …
R Boonprakob, S Vimolmangkang, P Tummaruk - Theriogenology, 2024 - Elsevier
In the modern swine industry, inflammation and pain in sows after farrowing represent a
crucial animal welfare concern. Cannabis sativa, a medicinal plant, has analgesic, anti …
crucial animal welfare concern. Cannabis sativa, a medicinal plant, has analgesic, anti …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of prepartum feed levels on colostrum production and farrowing performance in highly prolific sows in a tropical environment
Currently, there is a lack of data on the effects of altering feed levels on sow performance
and piglet characteristics during the transition period in tropical environments. The present …
and piglet characteristics during the transition period in tropical environments. The present …
Factors affecting birth weight and stillbirth in sows housed in a tropical environment
YK Adi, R Boonprakob, RN Kirkwood… - … in Domestic Animals, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study analysed data from a commercial swine herd in Thailand equipped with a free‐
farrowing housing system, comprising 17,196 piglets from 1318 litters, to explore the impact …
farrowing housing system, comprising 17,196 piglets from 1318 litters, to explore the impact …
[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows
N Wongwaipisitkul, Y Chanpanitkit, N Vaewburt… - Animal …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective The present study was performed to determine risk factors associated with the
frequency of farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows in a tropical environment and to …
frequency of farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows in a tropical environment and to …
[HTML][HTML] Administration of ketoprofen in postpartum sows to control the incidence of post-parturient disorders and improve piglet survival rate
S Jeeraphokhakul, T Theerakulpisut… - Animal …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective Inflammation and pain management in postpartum hyperprolific sows is currently
an important animal welfare issue in the swine industry. The present study investigates …
an important animal welfare issue in the swine industry. The present study investigates …
Backfat Thickness at Pre-Farrowing: Indicators of Sow Reproductive Performance, Milk Yield, and Piglet Birth Weight in Smart Farm-Based Systems
HS Mun, KMB Ampode, EB Lagua, HR Park, YH Kim… - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The importance of backfat thickness in sows lies in its correlation with nutritional status,
reproductive performance, and overall health. Identifying the optimum backfat thickness is …
reproductive performance, and overall health. Identifying the optimum backfat thickness is …
[HTML][HTML] Sow nest-building behavior in communal farrowing relates to productivity and litter size
N Maria, Y Jinhyeon, H Shah, B Stefan, V Anna… - Applied Animal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sows have an innate need for prepartal nest-building (NB), which promotes parturition and
nursing. However, the interpretation of NB in relation to different environments or sow …
nursing. However, the interpretation of NB in relation to different environments or sow …