Sow Management
Explore the latest news, research and practical resources pork producers need to optimize sow herd health, productivity and longevity. Stay informed on effective management strategies ranging from nutrition and reproductive performance to farrowing care and housing regulations.
The Sow Pelvic Organ Prolapse project is the first study in the multi-discipline search for pig survivability answers. The research is funded by Checkoff’s animal science and welfare committees.
While the ramifications of African swine fever in China and Europe continue to emerge, U.S. pig farmers are also watching disease challenges that are hitting closer to home.
Iron is essential for piglets to generate hemoglobin and deliver oxygen to tissues throughout its body.