Pig Progress

 

Headlines of Vol. 19 No. 3

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HEALTH
Aerial pollutants study
In a new experimental nursery facility, dust and ammonia levels were monitored continuously to determine the effect of aerial pollutants on production and health.

BREEDING
Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it ~Confucius
Her ancestors might not have been beautiful but the Naïma line is well known in the French market and sales are increasing internationally.

Breeding goal not a raffle

PRODUCTION
Look out for drinking water during lactation
Three different drinking systems for lactating sows have been evaluated for their effect on sow and piglet performance. A dramatic difference in usage did not benefit performance but can increase water and slurry disposal costs.

REVIEW
Denmark aims for another two million pigs…
…But visitors to this year's Agromek exhibition learn that environmental concerns will control the speed of expansion in Europe's most dynamic pig industry.

COLUMN
Essential rules for successful 28-30 day weaning

FEEDING
Sows fixed for a quick intake

NUTRITION
Never too young for yeast

Oregano oil gives weaners a boost

Research into practice
 
May 12, 2003

12-05-2003