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Swine management
Pig production is the systematic rearing of pig breeds on scientifically based management principles for economic benefit. The main objectives of pig production are to provide consumers with pig meat and related products and to generate income for farmers.
Pig production plays a significant role in the livestock industry, providing an important source of protein and other valuable products. The systematic approach to pig rearing ensures that the pigs are healthy and well-cared for, which in turn leads to better quality products and higher yields. The focus on scientific principles and efficient management helps to reduce waste and increase profitability for farmers.
A swine producer who masters the art of good management has excellent profit opportunities. This is especially true with disease prevention and control. A healthy herd of good-growing, quality breeding animals — adequately fed and housed — provides maximum profit opportunities for the owner who does not over-spend for facilities and/or feed.
Introduction: An 8 year old study showed a high mortality rate with one of three organic piglets dying before weaning in Danish organic sow herds. The high mortality rate constitutes a major economic and animal welfare problem in organic pig production. Several studies have evaluated risk factors for piglet mortality within loose-housed and crated sows, but there are only limited studies of piglet mortality in the organic production system. In general, piglet mortality is...
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Introduction: Concerns exist over the long-term consequences for tail stump pain experienced by piglets after docking, especially in relation to traumatic neuroma development in caudal nerves after docking injury. Neuroma formation may cause detrimental sensory changes in the tail due to altered axonal excitability, leading to abnormal sensation or pain. Aims: To characterize pig tail histopathology at time intervals up to 16 weeks after tail docking and to measure...
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Introduction: In pig production, piglets are tail docked in order to prevent tail biting later in life. As known in preceding researches, the amputation neuromas may occur at the docked tail tip that altered nociceptive thresholds which causes lifelong pain to pigs. The aim of this study was to investigate the interrelationship between docked tail length and the formation of amputation neuroma associated with the aspects of animal welfare. Materials and...
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Introduction: The objective of this report was to describe the findings from epidemiological investigations to characterize clinical features and identify likely routes by which senecavirus A (SVA) was introduced into sow herds in the Midwest USA. Materials and Methods: Sow farms investigated were enrolled from cases submitted to the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (ISU VDL) where SVA was confirmed by PCR. A standard Epidemiologic Investigation...
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Updated Vitamin Requirements Across Species: Microvit® Nutrition Guide
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Introduction: Highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (HP-PRRS) caused economic losses in swine industry. Several ELISAs have been developed for rapid diagnosis and assisting in control of the disease. The aim of this study was to determine an efficiency of a newly developed in-house ELISA for detection of antibodies against HP-PRRS virus (HP-PRRSV) in serum. Materials and Methods: Nursery pigs from a PRRSV-negative herd were randomly...
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1. Introduction Modern pig farming represents a pillar of global food security, constituting the second-largest source of animal protein consumed worldwide [1,2]. The expansion of intensive farming systems, driven by the demand for low-cost protein and the rapid growth cycle of animals, nonetheless, generates an environmental liability of critical proportions [3]. The annual production of approximately 11.2 billion tons of piggery wastewater (PWW) presents a difficult challenge [4]....
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Absorption of DL-Met from gastrointestinal tract of weaned pigs is higher than for MHA-FA
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1. Introduction Poor sanitary conditions (SC) affecting herd health may be associated with improper biosecurity practices adopted in modern swine farms [1]. Poor or suboptimal herd health is often a target of concern due to a diversity of factors that may contribute to a high prevalence of infections, including a variety of pathogen sources and transmission routes [2,3]. In this way, mixing management of pigs from different origins, as occurs in large-scale pig operations using...
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The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agribusiness has evolved from a futuristic concept into a measurable reality that drives cost reduction, operational efficiency, and production resilience. For agribusiness and livestock executives, AI...
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Feed Conversion Ratio: Unveiling the Secrets of Sustainable Livestock Production
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Introduction: Since 2001 GD Animal Health in the Netherlands runs a health monitoring system of all livestock. This system was set up on request of the Dutch government and the different sectors of food production animals. Until recently the system to monitor swine health was based entirely on passive data collection. Results from post mortem investigations of pigs submitted to the animal health service were combined with information gathered during telephonic consults and farm...
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Introduction: Low birth weight piglets are a reality in commercial farms and have been associated with functional disorders of several organs systems, resulting in deleterious consequences during postnatal life. There is strong evidence that low birth weight pigs present compromised postnatal growth and performance and poor meat quality. However, reports of birth weight effects on the reproductive system are scarce, especially in boars. Therefore, the aim of the present study...
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Swine manure has evolved from being viewed as a simple waste product to a highly valuable nutrient source capable of improving crop yields, enhancing soil health, and significantly reducing commercial fertilizer costs. This technical guide, authored by a multidisciplinary team from South Dakota State University and the University of Kentucky — including Azar Movaghatian, Sushant Mehan, John McMaine, Pavan Kulkarni, Anthony Bly, Robert Thaler, Sara Bauder, John Maursetter, and Peter...
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In a recent review published in Veterinária e Zootecnia (Vol. 31, 2024, DOI: 10.35699/2178-3764.2024.47113), authors Debora Duarte Moraleco, Alexander Alexandre de Almeida, Jean Kaique Valentim, Aline Cristina Diniz Silva, Ana Clara da Silva Severino, Daniela Keley Custódio, and Joyce Zanella explore the critical role of essential amino acids in modern pig farming. The study addresses the shift from using crude protein levels to the "ideal protein" concept, which focuses on...
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Smart Agriculture and Livestock: A Data-Driven Revolution Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming operational decision-making by providing predictive analytics based on vast volumes of data. Technologies such as IoT sensors, drones, satellites, and thermal cameras are already generating...
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The 2026 Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will be held at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Organized by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) and the Meat Institute, the...
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The question of where pig welfare should be by 2025 is intertwined with the broader question of what does a healthy future for the pig sector look like. As regards welfare the EU pig sector needs to respond to the recognition by the EU Treaty that animals are “sentient beings” and that “full regard” must be paid to their welfare requirements. Globally, the pig sector should respect the OIE Guiding principles for animal welfare ; these stress that...
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This article explores the alarming link between swine manure management practices — specifically pit/lagoon agitation and emptying — and the occurrence of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) outbreaks.
The study, conducted between July 2019 and June 2020 and collecting data from 150 affected sow farms, demonstrates a definitive temporal relationship between these practices and the probability of reporting a PRRS outbreak. Authors Carles Vilalta,...
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How Artificial Intelligence Reduces Costs in Agribusiness Production Management
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1 Introduction Global consumption of pork has increased greatly, making it the second most consumed meat, representing > 34% of global meat consumption (2022 estimates) (1, 42). Studies reveal a 77% growth in pork demand from 1990 to 2022 (2) and with the growing world population and economic growth, the demand is likely to continue growing (2, 3). Consequently, global pig production has grown by about 140% from 1990 to 2021 (42). The USA, Mexico, and Canada ranking among the...
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1. Introduction The agricultural sector is currently facing significant challenges, with health considerations, such as increasing pressure due to antibiotic restrictions and the need to ensure the welfare and sustainability of livestock farming, being of paramount importance. Consequently, the implementation of intelligent biosecurity (IB) is non-negotiable since it is clear, as stated by Capper [1], that we will not move towards a better industry if we do not eliminate the diseases...
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CALPID
Calpid from Norel is based on calcium pidolate to help animals maintain performance, especially in diets with reduced calcium and phosphorus levels.
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1. Introduction The swine industry is continually working to improve all aspects of pork production; the development of efficient, yet diagnostically sensitive, disease detection and surveil lance methods is a significant part of this ongoing effort. First described in 2008 for the surveillance of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) [1,2], pen-based oral fluids are widely used because of the reduced labor and cost...
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Effective sow management is a cornerstone of modern pig production, directly impacting herd productivity and overall farm profitability. Proper care and nutrition of sows not only improve reproductive performance, but also enhance piglet health and survival rates. As swine production becomes more intensive and...
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