Maternity freedom: feedback from breeders using AXIOM genetics
A reality on the ground in the face of animal welfare challenges Faced with changing societal expectations in terms of animal welfare and increasing regulatory pressure, pig farms are rethinking their practices. The free-range maternity unit (Figure 1) is gradually...
Characterization of feed intake profiles of Axiom suckling sows and link with their performance
Constantly changing prolificity and modified nutritional requirements In France, the prolificacy of sows has increased considerably in recent decades. This is largely due to the genetic selection of pig lines, with a strong focus on improving productivity. This...