http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding RSS Feed for Breeding en-us Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:46:24 GMT http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/AASV-Board-amends-sow-housing-position-statement---181864711.html At the request of the leadership of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), the Pig Welfare Committee reviewed the association’s position on pregnant sow housing approved in July 2002 and adopted a revised statement. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/Consistent-sow-feeding-promotes-consistent-pig-production-172338891.html Sow rations should be formulated and body condition scoring protocols implemented, so body condition scores (BCS) remain steady through the production cycle, says Mike Hemann, swine nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/SowBridge-educational-series-starts-Nov-7--168209036.html The information you receive through the SowBridge program will improve your understanding and increase productivity in breeding herds and farrowing systems. Participants will gain valuable information to improve their operation through direct access to professionals. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/Livestock-producers-may-see-lowered-fertility-in-herds-this-fall-167351815.html As if drought damage to pastures and high hay and feed prices aren’t enough, livestock producers may see reduced fertility in their breeding herds this fall. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/Management-of-parity-groups-promotes-herd-profitability-166908486.html Second-parity sows are prone to what’s often referred to as a “sophomore slump”. Proper nutrition strategies help prevent this potential slump in future production and keep young sows in the herd longer. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/PRRS-vaccine-now-available-in-100-dose-vial-165422776.html Swine veterinarians and producers can use fewer bottles of Ingelvac PRRS MLV to vaccinate their pigs and breeding herds against porcine reproductive and respiratory (PRRS) virus with the availability of a new 100-dose vial. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/Breeding-stock-management-course-set-for-Aug-27-164444386.html The breeding stock management course will focus on the technical aspects of the breeding, gestation and farrowing departments in a swine operation. Topics include the conditioning, care and management of gilts, sows and boars; breeding schedules; breeding methods; replacement strategies; and more. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/Sow-seminars-set-for-June-12-and-13-153673065.html Two seminars will offer ideas and guidance on managing the sow herd. Specifically, an Advanced Swine Reproduction Seminar will help pork producers review and revise their management strategies when it comes to preparing the sow and farrowing space, knowing when/how to assist farrowing sows, managing sows to maximize feed intake and more. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/International-PRRS-Symposium-set-for-Nov-29-30-152558985.html The International PRRS Symposium is an annual public meeting hosted by the PRRS Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) and National Pork Board (NPB). The symposium will bring together an international group of researchers, students, swine health specialists, companies and producers. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/breeding-herd/breeding/Iowa-State-student-receives-NSIF-award-152067865.html Caitlyn Abell received the 2011 Lauren L. Christian Graduate Student Award from the National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF). She is studying the economic value of genomic selection for swine genetic companies.