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Quality Weaned Pig: Focus on Health

“Genetics form the basis of the pigs’ potential,” Dr. Harms says. “We focus on the lifetime of the pig when we make genetic decisions.” Weaning weights are highly influenced by … See more

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Health Assurance

WebThe Health Assurance team develops, validates, and implements health solutions for risk assessment, biosecurity, surveillance and disease elimination. We collaborate with …

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Health Assurance Portal

WebShortcuts to PIC Health Assurance technology platforms used for accessing health, diagnostic, assessment and biosecurity functions and information for the multiplication …

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The Benefits of a Quality Weaned Pig

WebDavis says quality pigs are healthy, sound and have a good appetite. In other words, they are already off to a good start when they leave the farrowing house. Along with heavier …

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Day One Care: A Strong Start for Piglets

WebCare given to piglets and sows within the first 24 hours of farrowing is known as day one care. Day one care involves several areas of focus, each demanding a unique set of …

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Developing Gilts Versus Market Hogs: Health and Nutrition …

WebFollow these 5 PIC recommendations to ensure adequate growth and development of your gilts: Energy Levels: For gilts below 200 lb or 90 kg, feed a Lys:MCal at 97% of that …

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Quality Weaned Pig: Focus on Health

Webbiosecurity plan should: • Restrict the entry of visitors. • Prevent the entrance of people with flu-like symptoms. • Implement shower-in/shower-out policies for all people entering the …

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Cornerstones of Wean-to-finish Excellence

WebBased on research and applied knowledge, PIC identified four cornerstones or drivers of wean-to-finish excellence: Quality weaned pigs. Nutrient intake. Pig health status. Swine …

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Developing Full Value Gilts

WebA high-quality gilt at weaning defines the potential of genetic expression in the future sow herd and is the starting point of developing a Full Value Gilt. At weaning, gilts should: Be …

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Wean-to-Finish Excellence – Health Status

WebWhen mixing flows, match the health status of the flows as close as possible. This means customized testing for the diseases of greatest concern for each system, some at the …

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PIC WEAN TO FINISH MANUAL

WebOur goal is to achieve stable health status within the barn quickly. • Space Requirements: - PIC recommends 2.8 square feet (0.26 square meter) per weaned pig minimum until the …

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PIC NUTRITION AND FEEDING GUIDELINES

WebA-2 Imperial Version 2021.03.04 For the most updated PIC Nutrition and Feeding Guidelines visit https://www.pic.com/resources Steps in Diet Formulation

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Biosecurity for Wean-to-Finish Barns

WebA contaminated chute or truck will offset all the biosecurity protocols implemented at the breeding herd to protect the health status of the quality wean pigs you’re receiving. This …

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Developing Gilts Versus Market Hogs: Health and Nutrition …

Webgrow and become healthy, productive sows. The right rations at this stage will have a positive impact on sows’ lifetime performance. You can adjust energy level of the feed to …

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Feeding Gilts the Right Way

WebNutrition provided to developing replacement gilts will have a significant impact on their lifetime productivity as well as their early and lifetime performance. Gilts …

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