LifeStart Swine articles

When to Intervene in Farrowing for Successful Piglet Delivery: Insights from a Senior Research Scientist

Pieter Langendijk, senior research scientist with Trouw Nutrition, speaks to LifeStart Swine about how producers can manage low piglet birth weights in today’s large litters. Langendijk has worked for Trouw Nutrition for seven years focusing on sow R&D, specifically looking at how nutrition can improve sow performance.

Sarah Mikesell, editor of The Pig Site and in collaboration with LifeStart Swine, interviews Dr. Ruben Decaluwe, the Global Technical Manager of Swine Young Animal Feed at Trouw Nutrition. Dr. Decaluwe is based in Belgium. Prior to working with Trouw Nutrition, his PhD research was focused on colostrum production.

Dr. Juan Peralvo from Trouw Nutrition a specialist in pig gut health looks at the development of ulcers and how they can affect sow and piglet productivity.

Formulating a piglet’s diet is complex, but there are a few aspects that are critical to success.

Dr. Lluís Fabà Camats is a veterinarian working as a swine researcher with Trouw Nutrition. Lluís has worked with Trouw Nutrition for three years, and part of his research is focused on Streptococcus suis (S. suis).

Dr. Lluís Fabà Camats is a veterinarian working as a swine researcher with Trouw Nutrition. Lluís has worked with Trouw Nutrition for three years, and part of his research is focused on Streptococcus suis (S. suis).

Sow peripartal syndrome can have a significant impact on piglet mortality and sow productivity. Learn why it's important to recognize and manage this condition with expert insights from LifeStart Swine. Visit The Pig Site now for comprehensive resources on swine health and management.

Increasing research suggests that careful selection of soluble fibre, insoluble fibre and resistant starches can contribute to optimal pig health and growth as well as improved production economics.