Lignocellulose helps to shorten farrowing time

More than 3 minutes – that is the gain in time piglets were observed to have in Austria during a smooth birth process. The 3 minutes of being born quicker means 3 minutes less struggle and getting access to colostrum and oxygen 3 minutes earlier. Now, how to get there? Recent genetic progress achieved in sows poses a major challenge to management. Many hurdles need to be overcome to make modern pig production as efficient and profitable as possible. Regarding piglet rearing, there is a rule o