Articles
Lameness a key factor in sow longevity
Giannis Karvelis, Nuevo S.A, g.karvelis@nuevo-group.com The major causes of culling in a pig unit are many but according to recent field...
Are you giving the proper attention to your farm s future
Giannis Karvelis, Nuevo S.A, g.karvelis@nuevo-group.com Published on May 22,2013 – www.WATTAgNet.com The breeding gilt, bred on the farm or outsourced,...
Feeding the 1st lactating sow, a modern challenge…
Giannis Karvelis, Nuevo S.A, g.karvelis@nuevo-group.com Nowadays, proper feeding of the modern/hyper prolific lactating sow is a ‘must’ to ensure long term...
Feeding modern pigs low protein diets
Published on March 18,2013 – www.WATTAgNet.com The benefits of feeding diets low in crude protein are examined in view of the...
Feeding boars for optimal reproductive results
Published on November 12,2013 – www.WATTAgNet.com Boars account for 50 percent of genetic makeup of market pigs, yet their nutrition is...
Controlling dietary buffering capacity in piglet feeds
Published on December 10,2014 – www.WATTAgNet.com In every intensive pig production system, the challenge of a smooth transition from lactation to...
Giannis Karvelis, nuevo S.A, g.karvelis@nuevo-group.com
Published on August 8,2014 – www.WATTAgNet.com The great impact of the breeding boar on-farm productivity is very often an overlooked topic...