2012年11月26日 · Sow body condition scoring is more important than ever as producers move toward putting sows in groups as part of a move toward more pen gestation systems. In order …

2000年12月1日 · The purpose of this publication is describe a sow body condition scoring system that requires only a minimal amount of time and does not require any specialised equipment. …

From impacting sow mortality rates and herd longevity to influencing the risk of prolapse, energy reserves for milk production, and the timing of return to estrus, BCS is a multifaceted indicator …

A sow’s reproductive success and longevity potential are often measured through her body condition score (BCS). Proper body condition can impact short-term production and long-term …

Body condition affects the health, welfare, productivity and longevity of sows. This is how to conduct visual and manual body condition scoring (BCS) assessments. Why is body condition …

obesity while at BCS 3 the reproductive performance of sow is optimum. The BCS at weaning, farrowing and gestation affect the litter size at birth, birth weight, growth rate, survival-to …

• Consider weaning a sow earlier if body condi on is 2 or lower and creep feed the piglets, but not before day 14 of lacta on. • Ideal Body Condi on Backfat: 15-22 mm. • Ribs, hips and …

To effectively assign subjective (visual) body condition scores, sows should be analyzed and scored early in gestation. It is critical to understand the points of evaluation on the animal and …

The body condition scoring（BCS） is an important tool of assessment method on body condition for sow raising and management. It has been divided into 5 grades that from emaciated to …

2024年3月1日 · Use PIC’s updated caliper ranges for accurate body condition scores to improve sow longevity. Keeping sows in the herd longer improves tight profit margins.