I’ve just spent a couple of days working on a Danish pig farm with my knowledge transfer team
colleagues and there are a few interesting things we’ve picked up…
We’ve been trimming
sows’ feet this afternoon! It’s thought to increase longevity by at least one
litter.
Also:
- We’ve done some fostering, with 10-15% nurse sows needed – it’s a one to two step foster, depending on the strength of the piglets
- Feeding fat to sows three weeks before farrowing is thought to increase quantity of colostrum
- Tickling under a sow’s tail improves stimulation when inseminating.
Let us know if you’ve
got any questions about what we’ve seen in Denmark, either by commenting below or
dropping me an email.
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