performance

stocking density

27-11-2023 | Article

Does stocking density affect pig welfare and performance?

Sows need to be in excellent bodily condition to deal with the task of lactation. Photo: Ronald Hissink

28-06-2019 | Article

Sows in top condition during lactation

Sows respond to boar pheromone, which is not a single molecule, but three molecules. Photo: Vetoquinol

26-06-2019 | Article

A new boar pheromone to mitigate infertility

Plant-based proteins can be highly digestible and help to promote gut health. Photo: Shutterstock

08-05-2019 | Article

Plant proteins can replace animal proteins

Is the pig house too hot in summer? Paint it white! Photo: Bert Jansen

18-02-2019 | Expert opinion

Is the pig house too hot in summer? Paint it white!

A better metric to measure sow herd efficiency. Photo: Mark Pasveer

09-01-2019 | Article

Is there one method fits all to measure sow herd efficiency?

Wrapping up November: What is new in the world of pigs?

30-11-2018 | News

Wrapping up November: What is new in the world of pigs?

Meat specifically marketed as being raised free from antibiotics. Photo: Alamy

07-11-2018 | Article

Seed, feed and weed to improve pig gut health