12 questions to ask to avoid sow mortality

Mortality of sows has become a hot topic in the US swine industry recently. Knowing what causes the problem is the key to providing solutions. Most probably it is a multifactorial problem that needs being addressed from a multitude of disciplines. Which questions to ask to avoid the issue as much as possible? Sow mortality has always been an issue in sow herds and any percentage of sow mortality represents a challenge to all vested interests. It is well known that replacement gilts do not start