LifeStart Swine articles

Sarah Mikesell, editor of The Pig Site working in collaboration with LifeStart Swine, spoke recently to Dr. Lluís Fabà, a veterinarian and swine researcher with Trouw Nutrition based in Spain. He has worked with Trouw Nutrition for six years and his past research is focused on gilt and sow lameness and early post-weaning feed intake.

Explore how lysine supports sow milk production during late gestation, enhancing piglet health and growth

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

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.

Pieter Langendijk, senior research scientist with Trouw Nutrition, speaks to LifeStart Swine about sow management and its impact on stillborn piglets. Langendijk has worked for Trouw Nutrition for seven years focusing on sow R&D, specifically looking at how nutrition can improve sow performance.

Discover the latest trends in sow management for big litters in pig farming. Improve litter size and piglet survival with tips from Lifestart Swine.

Unlock the secrets to optimal gilt development with tips from Dr. Robert Knox. Learn about selecting the right gilts, managing stress, and providing the ideal diet for healthy, productive swine.

Learn from Pieter Langendijk about managing low piglet birth weights in highly prolific sows, and discover strategies to improve birth weight.