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PROJECT Gestation Unit Nicoleta Florina Bica xx-xx-2012
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PROJECTGestation Unit

Nicoleta Florina Bicaxx-xx-2012

Content:1. Rutines in the stables: 1.1. -work plan: -for a week -for a day 1.2.-vaccination: -why -what 1.3.-control of pregnancy: -scanning -return sows 1.4.-feeding: -good feeding-feeding development true the period2. Law from 2013: 2.1.- 4 weeks 2.2.-box for sick sows3. Sorting the sows (based on size)4. Different systems: 4.1. -loose in small groups 4.2.-loose in big groups 4.3.-loose with a box per sow 5. 2011 results regarding to number of dead sows and return rate

1.1. Work plan for a week:-Monday: feed the sows (where is electronic feeding system is not needed), check for sick sows and give medicine, find sows if is electronic feeding system and they are in alarm, cleaning if necessary, check sows who show signs of going in heat, give straw, train the young sows if necessary(electronic feeding system), check sows if they have proper size, move young sows (gilts) from mating unit to gestation unit(4 weeks after insemination), small repairs and work regarding to mating unit.-Tuesday: extra work comparing with Monday : scanning, -Wednesday: vaccination, move in sows from insemination unit, -Thursday: help with washing -Friday: move sows to farrowing unit-Working weekend: feed the sows (where is electronic feeding system is not needed), check for sick sows and give medicine, find sows if is electronic feeding system and they are in alarm, cleaning if necessary, check sows who show signs of going in heat, give straw, train the young sows if necessary(electronic feeding system).

Work plan for a day.Monday: (busy day) feed, check and give medicine to sows from mating unit, feed and check sows from hospital unit (sygesti), cleaning in mating unit , move boars in front of the sows and inseminate,(gestation unit) feed the sows (where is electronic feeding system is not needed), check for sick sows and give medicine, find sows if is electronic feeding system and they are in alarm, cleaning in gestation unit, HAVE A BREAK, check sows who show signs of going in heat, give straw, train the young sows if necessary (electronic feeding system), check sows if they have proper size, move young sows (gilts) from mating unit to gestation unit(4 weeks after insemination), feed and clean in mating unit for evening and go home.

1.2. Vaccination : the vaccination is made when we have diseases in our farm, the animal doctor came and take blood samples and give us the feedback what kind of disease we have. name of diseasetime to vaccname of vaccine

Polts

Glasser2 timesGlassinord

Parvo2 timesParvoruvaxporcilis

E.coli2 timesToxicolporcovacSuiseng

Erysipealas/red spots2 timesParvoruvaxErysorb

Atrofish rinitis2 timesAtrinord

Sows PRRSingelvac

PMWS

influenzaGripovac

Erysipealas/red spots1 time

Parvo1 time

Small pigsPCV21 timeCircoflex

Mycoplasm1 time Stellamune

Lawsonia1 timeEnterisol Ileitis

1.3. Control of pregnancy is made to make sure if ours sows are 100% pregnant. Scanning is made only by those who have experience. If you are not sure the sow is pregnant by scanning a rectal check can be made. When the sows are not pregnant by scanning and when they are return sows they are send back to mating unit or slaughter house.1.4. Feeding . A good feeding is when the sows eat enough food without wasting any food and they manage to keep a good body condition. The food MUST be tasty, fresh, have enough feeding units (FU) the trough(trocul) must be clean at all the time and fresh water available.We can make a better results by adding some extra components like reprofish, swine milk powder , melose , vegetable oil , horse beans , pears sweet lupine.Thru the period feeding systems change from manually to automatically dry and wet feeding.Advantage for a dry feed :Easy to handleMore cheaper to build the system have access all the time to the feedDaily control of feed quality and apptit Disadvantages for dry feed :When the food comes to the piglets ,through the pipes then some of minerals lays on the pipe and give to the last piglets We can not put in dry feed composition like oil, cakes, chocolate, feed waste in generalAdvantage for wet feed : Easy to assimilate by the piglets ,We can use feed components like soya oil , chocolate, candysShort time of feeding compeered with dry feed who take longer timeDisadvantages for wet feed :If the pomp breaks then all the piglets dont get food Feeding system is more expensiveNeed more knowledge about food composition A lot of errors who can stop the food

2. Law from 2013: The Act contains a number of rules on housing conditions for pigs kept for farming purposes including: the pregnant sows and gilts must be kept in pens from at least four weeks after mating and up to seven days before farrowing (birth) the sick injured or aggressive animals may temporarily be kept in individual pens or relief pensallowances and requirements for floor design for loose housing systems, individual pens and relief pens there must be at least 90 cm solid floor measured from trough trailing edge when pregnant sows and gilts kept in individual animal boxes in the first four weeks after service To be installed sprinkling systems or similar device that there should be permanent access to rooting materials there must be access to a sufficient quantity of straw, bulky or feed or feed with high fiber Be aware that for some of the Act is a transitional period until 1 January 2013 for buildings that were in use when the rules were adopted. For sprinkling system is the transition period, until the first January 2014. http://www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/dyr/dyrevelfaerd/landbrugsdyr_heste/svin/Sider/forside.aspx(asta poti sa nu o pui)According to animal protection law states that animals are treated properly and the best possible protection against pain, suffering, distress, lasting harm and substantial disadvantage, in addition, the animal keeper, make sure that they are treated caring, including that they be housed, fed, watered and cared taking into account their physiological, behavioral and health needs. The rooms and areas where animals are kept should be designed so that the animals' needs, including that they have the necessary freedom of movement and is protected from the weather. Animal Protection Act also contains rules on matters such killing, mutilations, exhibition and sale. Moreover, animal welfare law a rule that there must be ring in the nose of the pig, if it is to prevent them from rooting in the ground.

Animal Protection Act provisions will always apply, in addition to the specific rules laid down for the keeping of pigs.(pana aici)3 Sorting the sows (based on size)-Very weak animals moved to relief or hospital pen and fed ad libitum.Typically due to lean(weak) animals, the body condition management in the farrowing unit is defective, or the sow / gilt by insertion of gestation unit has not come at the right foodkurve. -Young and rank weak gilts and sows are often difficult to integrate into the flock. these animals is often "relegated" to the non-attractive areas of the path - eg. activity area it is extremely stressful for these animals to lie on the slatted floor in a cold and troubled area of the path.There may be several steps to integrate these animals in the flock:* special paths for gilts and young sows* allocation of specific nest box for deployment in large pens* establishment of good getaway(running) options.4. Different systems: 4.1. -loose in small groups: Group pens a simple and economic solutionLoose in small groups in my opinion is the best idea and way to have sows in gestation unit, because they will be a team all over the way from insemination to farrowing. The sows will not fight, so no more medicine used for injured sows and lower risk for returners.Advantages: all sows eat at the same time the farm manager can easily supervise his stock while the sows are feeding the sows do not need a special training period for the system no aggression during feeding 45 - 55 cm feeding space width simple pen arrangement cost-effective solution

4.2.-Loose in big groups:Electronic sow feeding on-demand (ESF) is a feeding system for pregnant sows housed in groups. The advantages of animal-friendly husbandry and individual feeding adapted to the needs of the individual sow are combined in an ideal manner. Individual feeding means that feed is distributed as required by the condition of the individual sow. Feed can be distributed either dry or liquid.Advantages: group management to a maximum of 60 sows per ESF station station computer for every station automatic selection heat detection (returners) hand-held terminal for mobile management freely-programmable feed curves can be visualized at the PC sow management software color marking variable installation possibilities, also suitable for installation in older housesDisadvantages : the sows fight for ranking and the weakest get hurt, neead a careful attention to see returners, risk that the sow get empty to farrowing stable, many electronic and hydraulik things that can break down 4.3.-loose with a box per sow The free-access stalls close automatically when a sowenters the stall and open when the sow wants to leave the stall, allowing to the sows to move around freely within their group. This provides every sowwith her own feeding place where she can eat without being disturbed. Feed can be provided either dry or liquid. Free-access stalls have the following advantages: the sow can enter or leave the stall at her own will; all sows can eat simultaneously; protection against more aggressive sows; no stress during feeding; good monitoring conditions for every sow since the stalls can be lockedindividually or altogether; the stall also acts as a safe retreat for individual sows; provides high comfort for both the service personnel and the sow.

5. 2011 results regarding to number of dead sows and return rate:Results from my farm regarding to returners and dead sows:


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