- 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 1st and 2nd 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 18th
November 2008 - Borougbridge
The Crown Hotel
Horsefair,
Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
YO51 9LB
Wednesday 19th
November 2008 – Pocklington
The Feathers
Hotel
56 Market Place, Pocklington East Riding Of
Yorkshire,
YO42 2AH
Tueday 25th
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