After providing a comprehensive review of the fundamental aspects of farrowing (physiology, facilities, organisation, etc.) in the first volume, in this second volume the authors focus on the next phase, lactation. From the technical and physiological aspects that affect both the mother and the piglet, to production targets, feeding, health programmes on the farm or personnel management. These are topics that will undoubtedly be helpful in the daily practice of professional veterinary surgeons. As in the previous volume, the authors have achieved a very practical book with rigorous contents, based on their experience and technical literature, accompanied by a large amount of visual material to complement the information given.

KEY FEATURES:

➜ An updated review of the new ways of working and managing moderns sow farms.

➜ With scientific, rigurous grounds.

➜ Pleasant to read, with numerous images and diagrams.

Authors:

EMILIO MAGALLÓN (COORDINATOR)

He is a member of Anaporc (Spanish Scientific Swine Production Association) and founding member of the AVPA (Association of Swine Veterinary Practitioners of Aragon).

ALBERTO GARCIA FLORES

Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Zaragoza, Spain, with a specialization in Animal Medicine and Health.

ROBERTO BAUTISTA

Since 1997 he has been working for livestock production companies. In the swine sector he has worked as a veterinary surgeon for Inga Food, S.A., where he has been in charge of the technical, economic and clinical management of sow farms and fattening units for more than 15 years.

BORIS ALONSO

From 2001 to 2007, he was responsible for the management of pig fattening and breeding farms and since 2007 he has been working for the Technical Veterinary Service of Inga Food, S.A., in the region of Aragon.

OTHER AUTHORS

José Ignacio Cano, Silvia Almenara, Patricia Prieto, Pablo Magallón