Due to high annual culling rates, pig farms require a constant income of replacement gilts.
Gilts typically reach puberty at nearly six months of age. Puberty may be induced through …

Background and Aims: The effects of second litter syndrome (SLS) on subsequent
reproductive performance remain poorly understood. This study examined the impact of SLS …

Introduction In this study, we aimed to estimate the genetic parameters of the reproductive
traits in three popular commercial pig breeds: Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire. Additionally …

This study examines the global evolution of sow productivity, with a particular focus on
Spain. The analysis is based on key performance metrics such as piglets weaned per sow …

Maximizing sows' productive longevity (PL) represents a significant challenge faced by the
swine industry, as the growing increase in the removal rate of sows, mainly young sows …

Simple Summary Modern sows have an elevated metabolic rate, which can result in
oxidative stress and impair reproductive performance. From this study, it is clear that dietary …

Second litter syndrome (SLS) consists of a loss of prolificacy in the second parity (P2), when
a sow presents the same or lower results for litter size than in the first parity (P1). This …

Com o passar dos anos a genética, a nutrição e a ambiência promoveram o aumento da
produtividade em granjas suinícolas. Entretanto, isso só foi possível através da intensa …

Gilt and sow management practices are key factors for the reproduction and production
efficiency of any production system. In Poland, the number of piglets born alive per sow per …

Gilt and sow management practices are key factors for the reproduction and production
efficiency of any production system. In Poland, the number of piglets born alive per sow per …