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Coming soon: Webinar on sow mortality, longevity and productivity
Taking good care of pigs starts with giving their mothers the best attention possible. That is why themes like sow longevity, sow productivity and sow mortality are receiving increasing attention – including in an upcoming webinar on Thursday, 10 September. Together with Hendrix Genetics Swine, Pig Progress will enter the studio with 2 expert speakers to further delve into this topic. Sow longevity is influenced by a complex combination of physiology, management and genetics. Understanding how these factors interact is essential for improving both herd performance and animal welfare. Expert speakers The webinar will feature Dr Carlos...
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