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External biosecurity – focus on African Swine Fever

By Inger Morthorst Møller, on behalf of DanBred. African Swine Fever (ASF) has been spreading from the eastern part of the European continent since it was introduced in Georgia in 2007. Most commercial farms in eastern European countries have already learned to live with ASF outside of their farm, but now it is time for … Continued

HIGH LITTER SIZE WITH HIGH PIGLET SURVIVAL

There is a great potential for improving piglet survival, leading to even more weaned piglets per litter. The key elements that enable sows to wean many piglets are healthy sows and piglets, the right nutrition and the right mangement throughout the lactation period.

MAXIMISING SOW PERFORMANCE IN LACTATION

DanBred breeding sows deliver extraordinary reproductive results, therefore an attentive focus on feeding and body condition during lactation will lead to consistent reproductive performance and high lifetime productivity. Supporting sows with regular use of potassium diformate in the lactation diets has shown to improve the overall condition of sows as well as support immediate piglet … Continued

TAKE CARE OF YOUR GROWING GILTS

Are you aware how gilts and sows to reach their optimal KPI’s in production? Focusing on optimising the diets for gilts will help to set a prime starting point for significant lifetime productivity?

UMBILICAL HERNIA: NEW INITIATIVES

On farm issues with umbilical hernia might indicate that it is time to focus on best management practice within the farrowing and piglet units. Follow DanBreds advice.

LET DANBRED SOWS NURSE MORE PIGLETS

Maximising the use of the farrowing facilities is important. Letting the sows nurse more piglets during lactation has several positive effects for your procuction. Let DanBred lead the way.