How to make sows more prolific?

25-11-2022 | |
Prolific sows
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Producers should closely monitor sows in the high-risk groups and focus on herd management to maximise the reproductive potential of female pigs. This article will discuss factors affecting sow and herd productivity, productivity measures on sow and heard level, and tips to make sows more prolific.   Sow productivity and swine farm profitability profoundly rely on the management of the breeding female population. It is essential to maximise reproductive potential during sow lifetime to dec


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Samaneh Azarpajouh Author, veterinarian
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