El standard of feed intake during lactation of highly prolific sows of modern genetics allows us Anticipate possible problems and maximize your production.

Furthermore, the use of electronic feeders allows us to have real time data for a more precise evaluation of the feeding behavior of sows. In the present study, thanks to the use of advanced artificial intelligence techniques, we obtained five patterns depending on the amount of feed consumed (high, medium and low) and the moment of lactation (first week/rest of lactation): 1-HH, 2-MH, 3-HM, 4-MM and 5-LL.

El total feed consumption during lactation it was clearly different between the different patterns and, consequently, some differences in reproductive performance were observed. The 5-LL pattern sows had the Higher percentage of stillborn and mummified piglets, while the 1-HH pattern sows weaned the greatest number of piglets.

El nutrient deficit during lactation he had serious consequences in the weaning-first mating interval and in the calving rate of the following cycle. Therefore, identifying problems early helps us adapt decisions to maximize production in the pork industry.

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