Effects of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on the breeding herd
Intrauterine growth restriction is a complex condition with long-lasting effects that compromise both productivity and fertility in pigs.
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Intrauterine growth restriction is a complex condition with long-lasting effects that compromise both productivity and fertility in pigs.
Reducing sow mortality takes time, and it is therefore necessary that the owner or manager is committed and leads the project. Throughout the process, you will need to draw a line and start doing things differently to achieve significant results.
The best DanBred sow farms in Denmark have sow mortality as low as 5%, showing that management, including feeding strategies, is the key.
There is plenty of evidence that the weight and backfat level of the gilt at first mating is strongly related to her productive life and longevity.
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