Luis Sanjoaquin Romero

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9 Articles

Swine veterinarian. Degree in Veterinary Science/Medicine (1994-1999).

Work experience:

1999-2001 Oñate farm
2001-2003 Agroal (swine veterinarian)
2003- 2012 Swine veterinarian at SClas.
Since 2012 he is a freelance veterinarian and a pig farm consultant.

Apart from working in intensive pig production he also has experience in extensive pig production, taking part in the project “Latón de la Fueva” since 2005.

He has published papers in several specialized magazines: articles related to the pig sector, field trials, etc.

Luis Sanjoaquin Romero 9 Articles

Using ear tags for controlling heats in the quarantine area

L. Sanjoaquin

A very simple system for monitoring the heats of replacement gilts that consists of putting them ear tags at each of the two heats during the quarantine period.

Systems for split-nursing on the farm

L. Sanjoaquin

There are many home-made options that allow us to carry out this so important technique on our farms.

Management Article

Use of materials for avoiding tail biting

L. Sanjoaquin

In many cases, the use of materials that lessen the piglets' boredom helps to control the problem.

Management Article

Watch for the monitoring of farrowings

L. Sanjoaquin

This watch has three circles: the blue one represents the hours, the green one the liveborn piglets, and the red one the stillborn piglets.

Management Article

Foster sows, how to make them?

L. Sanjoaquin

A. Vela

E. Caballer

If we decide to use foster sows to wean the "extra" piglets farrowed by hyper-prolific sows, we must decide which system is best suited to our farm and our management conditions.

Management Article

Management interventions for large litters: Economic assessment

L. Sanjoaquin

A. Vela

E. Caballer

Milk supplementation shows much higher growth rates in the fattening stage, so its implementation would be interesting to regain body condition in animals with low birth weight.