Urinary tract infections - the underestimated problem in sow herds

摘要

More than 50 % of all sows are culled due to fertility problems" is stated in a recent study from the UK, Many factors affect the fertility in sows. Genetics, environment, boar effects, season, age, hygiene, health and nutrition play an important role in sow fertility. The important thing is to be aware that all these factors play a major role and to keep them at an optimum. One of the hidden causes for sow fertility problems are bacterial infections in the urogenital tract.