1997 Nebraska Swine Report

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1997 Nebraska Swine Report

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Duane E. Reese
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Address:University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Animal Science, P.O. Box 830908, C206 AnS, Lincoln, NE 68583-0908 USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Reproduction

• Method of Detection, but not Type of Housing, Affects Accuracy and Rapidity of Estrus Detection in Gilts
• Boar Libido Affects Pubertal Development of Gilts
• Effect of Early Weaning on Sow Reproductive Performance - A Review

Health

• Synergism between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) and Salmonella choleraesuis

Nutrition

• The Effects of Reducing Dietary Crude Protein Concentration on Odor in Swine Facilities
• Segregated Early Weaning of Pigs: Dietary Challenges and Opportunities
• The Effect of Infusion of Urea into the Jugular Vein on Feed Intake of Finishing Gilts
• Growth Performance and Digestive and Metabolic Responses of Finishing Gilts Penned Individually or in Groups
• Dietary Fiber in Sow Gestation Diets — A Review
• Addition of Fat to Diets of Lactating Sows: I. Effects on Lactation Performance and Pig Composition
• Addition of Fat to Diets of Lactating Sows: II. Effects on Energy Mobilization and Hormone-Sensitive Lipase Activity

Pork Quality

• Retention of Selected Nutrients in Grilled Boneless Pork Chops
• Pork Quality Assurance

Facility and Equipment Management

• Space Allocation Decisions for Barrows and Gilts
• Impact of Feeder And Drinker Designs on Pig Performance, Water Use and Manure Production

Manure Management

• Purple Sulfur Bacteria in Anaerobic Treatment Lagoons
• Environmental Assurance Program

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