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  • Out of Session Call for Tender: Development of a virtual tour of the pork supply chain

    APL is currently seeking applications from service providers to provide an overview of the pork industry value chain by developing a virtual tour using 360 degree photo and video technology. The tour is to explore both indoor and outdoor pig …

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  • [closed] 2020 Roseworthy ‘Science and Practice of Pig Production’ course registrations

    APL will once again be supporting industry attendance at the “Science and Practice of Pig Production” course, to be held at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus between February 3 and February 14 2020. APL will cover the costs of travel …

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  • African swine fever would cost $2bn: APL

    The national economic impact from an African swine fever (ASF) incursion in Australia would has been estimated to be up to $2.03 billion1 for a larger, multi-point impact over five years. APL funded the ACIL Allen report titled, ‘Economic analysis of …

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  • African swine fever forum

    The NSW Farmers African Swine Fever Forum was held in Young, NSW, on Tuesday 22 October 2019. It was attended by 120 stakeholders interested in obtaining firsthand advice about the ASF virus and how it can be effectively managed. Local …

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Best practice gilt management for fertility and longevity

High sow turnover, or replacement rate, is an ongoing issue in the Australian pig industry. High sow turnover within a herd leads to a reduction in sow lifetime performance (the number of pigs produced per sow per day of herd life). Despite considerable research conducted in this area over the last decade, very little improvement in sow turnover has been made. This manual uses research outcomes to provide a targeted gilt development and management protocol, and will ensure all potential replacement gilts in Australia are given the opportunity to have a long and productive life in the breeding herd.

‘Best practice gilt management for fertility and longevity’ was edited by Dr. Rebecca Athorn (Manager, Production Innovation at APL) and Dr. Kate Plush (SunPork Solutions).

2019-09 Best Practice Gilt Management for Fertility and Longevity

Alternatively, for a free copy of the manual mailed to you, please contact Rebecca Athorn on rebecca.athorn@australianpork.com.au or on 02 6270 8827.