High temperatures are the enemy of sow’s lactation, comfort, and thus of the nursing litter, but also of future reproductive performance and the size of the following litters! The producer can and must control, not only the temperature, but several other factors as well, to reduce the very negative impacts of these heat stress. What are they?

Considering the increasing number of antibiotic-resistant bacterial populations and the slow pace of development for new control products, discussions around regulations and antibiotic use practices on our farms have been well underway for some years now. What progress have been made, and which tangible avenues should be taken to stay on track?