The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Alexander Grahofer: Farrowing Management for Modern Sows | Ep. 186

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Alexander Grahofer, Senior Lecturer and Scientist at the Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty Bern, examines how modern sow biology is challenging long-standing farrowing guidelines. He discusses piglet-to-piglet intervals, obstetrical intervention, hormonal balance, housing systems, colostrum access, and practical steps producers can take to support sow and piglet health. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Farrowing monitoring intervals
• Signs of farrowing disorders
• Hormonal balance in modern sows
• Crates versus free-farrowing systems
• Piglet vitality and colostrum access

Meet the guest:

Dr. Alexander Grahofer is a Senior Lecturer and Scientist at the Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty Bern, in Switzerland. His background includes porcine health management and animal reproduction, with specialization in pig reproduction and research focused on farrowing and sow health. Learn more from Dr. Alexander Grahofer on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. 

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