Improving Performance of the 2nd Parity Sow Workshop

- How avoid the classic performance drop and improve longevity

Performance of the 2nd parity sow can be very disappointing and negatively influence the breeding herd performance average. After a good gilt litter performance, a drop in numbers born alive is commonly seen in the 2nd parity. Moreover, reproductive performance often lets the 2nd parity sow down, leading to high return rates and subsequently early culling of young sows. This will affect the profitability of a herd with a decrease in output and an increase in gilt expenses as well as influencing the general staff moral.

BPEX is this autumn running a series of open workshops aimed at producers and stock people focusing on management of the 1^st and 2^nd parity sow with the team from ABN/ Primary Diets presenting the latest information on feeding strategies.

Start time: 5.30pm for 6pm prompt start

Finish: 8.30pm

Tuesday 18^th November 2008 - Borougbridge

The Crown Hotel
Horsefair, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
YO51 9LB

Wednesday 19^th November 2008 – Pocklington

The Feathers Hotel

56 Market Place, Pocklington East Riding Of Yorkshire,
YO42 2AH

Tueday 25^th November - Darlington

The Croft Hotel
Croft On Tees, Darlington, North Yorkshire
DL2 2ST

Refreshments will be provided

To register contact Lis Ravn

Phone: 0789 165 6784

Email: lisbeth.ravn@bpex.org.uk

All meetings are PIPR registered

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