Induced farrowing has been questioned but this practice allows optimal supervision of piglets in order to improve neonatal survival and also better herd management.
Batch management in swine farms allows the organization of work and improves biosecurity levels but sometimes, especially with gilts, it could be challenging.
Negative energy balance can affect reproductive outcome when lactational weight loss exceeds 10−12% of initial body weight in females.
Coccidiosis caused by Cystoisospora suis is one of the most important causes of diarrhea in suckling piglets.
Reduce piglet pre-weaning mortality is one of the challenges that the pig sector currently has to face.
For improving pig welfare and performance, strategies to prevent or reduce aggressions should be implemented in swine farms.
Aggressions are distressful for pigs and lesions have important consequences for pig welfare. For improving its welfare, strategies to prevent or reduce it should be implemented.
The last 23rd and 24th of March, LIVISTO was one of the sponsors of PorciFORUM. It is one of the main events of the Spanish pork sector which is held annually in Lleida (Spain).
The particle size may have an impact on the mixing properties and consequently on the weight and content uniformity of a pharmaceutical dosage form.
The use of NSAIDs and antimicrobials is a good combination to deal with respiratory problems in growing and finishing pigs.
Tail docking and surgical castration of piglets are considered significant welfare concerns.
Lameness in sows is a painful condition and supposes an important health problem and welfare concern in the swine industry.
The Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome (PPDS), also known as mastitis-metritis-agalactia (MMA), is considered the most common disease of the sow after farrowing.
The administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as ketoprofen, for both piglets and sows improves their well-being.
Anti-inflammatories are among the drugs most used in livestock species, also in pigs. Discover the most important points to take into account for its use.
A single-dose Tulathromycin to use also in less than 40 kg pigs
