Category Archives: Swine
Trace minerals for reproductive success in sows
Copper, zinc and manganese are the 3 trace minerals most demanded by sows. Feeding the ...
Oct
A passion for solution: Sow lameness overview in the South African pig industry
The South African pig industry is no different from other pig industries in the world ...
Sep
Lameness issues among the sow population
On-farm lameness is a recognised concern across the livestock industry with significant economic implications. However, ...
Sep
Effect of diet supplementation with chelated zinc, copper and manganese on hoof lesions of loose housed sows
Background: Hoof lesions are very common among sows and have been associated with lameness, early ...
Feb
Using organic trace minerals against sow lameness
Starting gilts on a diet with organic trace minerals as early on as at ...
Dec
Physiological consequences of heat stress in pigs
Abstract. Heat stress negatively influences the global pork industry and undermines genetic, nutritional, management and pharmaceutical ...
Dec