Newborn piglets have a high incidence of preweaning mortality that is not only associated
with low birth weights but also with the presence of intra-uterine growth-restricted (IUGR) …

The physiology during late gestation and the transition period to lactation changes
dramatically in the sow, especially during the latter period. Understanding the physiological …

Simple Summary In the swine industry, sows are selectively bred for larger litters so,
theoretically, more pigs can be sold per year. As producers continue to increase the number …

Simple Summary Sows in most breeding herds worldwide have larger litters than several
years ago. One of the most important problems when using these genetics is the prolonged …

Colostrum plays an essential role in ensuring the survival, growth and health of piglets by
providing energy, nutrients, immunoglobulins, growth factors and many other bioactive …

In commercial swine herds in Thailand, the incidence of stillbirths averages 7.3% and varies
from 5.1 to 8.2% between herds. Over the last decade, the incidence of stillbirths has tended …

Sow milk is important for the survival and growth of suckling piglets. The reserved backfat of
sows during late gestation may influence foetal development and milk synthesis. We …

The present study aims to characterize the colostrum, milk yield and composition and to
determine whether sow parity would influence yield and composition of colostrum and milk …

Uterotonics are widely used in the pig industry but their effects have not been investigated
critically. The objective was to evaluate the effects of oxytocin and carbetocin on farrowing …

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 …