by pnicolson01 | Nov 29, 2020 | Pigs & Swine
Your feeding strategy and focus on gut health affects the sows udder formation, productivity and ability to produce milk. Composition and types of bacteria in the gut microflora co-determines how much milk the sow produces, and how many antibodies she passes on to the suckling piglets.
by pnicolson01 | Nov 29, 2020 | Pigs & Swine
Berno Hambrock, Managing Director of Pinecone Forestry & Piggery, a 600-sow unit situated in the Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. Berno is a German Speaking South African who is passionate about genetics, animal breeding, and animal husbandry.
by pnicolson01 | Nov 29, 2020 | Pigs & Swine
‘TONISITY‘ has its roots in ‘isotonic‘ which is a key feature of Tonisity’s first product, Tonisity Px. This scientific approach characterises Tonisity‘s dedication to supporting veterinarians and livestock producers globally.
by pnicolson01 | Nov 29, 2020 | Pigs & Swine
Piglets fed a higher quality source of trace minerals, such as IntelliBond hydroxychloride trace minerals during a chronic immune challenge, produce fewer pro-inflammatory cytokines. That can reduce excessive energy expenditure by the immune system, thereby saving energy for growth.
by pnicolson01 | Jun 22, 2020 | Pigs & Swine
In 2019, pig producer and breeder Dortheasminde decided to go all in to improve the production results in the farrowing section. And the effort paid off.
by pnicolson01 | Jun 22, 2020 | Pigs & Swine
In October 2019, Dortheasminde started feeding EP199 to sows to improve their productivity. A choice that owner, Søren Kjær Poulsen, is very pleased with.