Ultimately, wean-to-finish survivability is not driven by a single decision or solution. It reflects how well genetics and management work together to protect value, manage risk and support pigs from ...

Getting newly weaned pigs to eat several times per day is a first step toward profitable finishing. Crack an egg, and you’ll understand why. A 21-day-old pig’s stomach is approximately 2 ounces, or ...

Weaning represents a critical phase in swine production, marked by dietary transition, immunological immaturity and altered microbial colonisation. Disruptions to gut barrier function and microbiota ...

In 2025, U.S. hog and pig operations had 15,308,600 post-weaning deaths. That is up 756,700 head or 5.2% from 2024.