Story Starters

Early claw lesion detection protects reproductive performance and productivity
By the time a sow shows visible signs of lameness, valuable performance has already been lost and often can’t be recovered. Innovations from Zinpro are helping shift the industry toward earlier, more precise detection of claw health issues. Through advanced on-farm assessment tools and data-driven insights, producers can identify claw lesions sooner, benchmark herd performance and better understand the true impact of lameness on productivity.

Maintaining intake during respiratory challenges is critical to protect performance
Respiratory stress often reduces appetite and hydration, triggering a cascade of performance setbacks that impact growth, recovery and overall productivity. Zinpro is bringing innovative, research-backed solutions to market with a phytonutrient-based approach that help support intake, comfort and normal responses to stress without relying solely on conventional interventions. By maintaining water and nutrient intake during respiratory challenges, producers can preserve feed efficiency, protect performance and stay ahead of potential losses.

Rethinking early sow removals starts with what happens before the breakdown
Early sow removals are often treated as an inevitability, but the real opportunity lies in preventing the underlying issues before they impact longevity. Rather than reacting to lameness or reproductive challenges, Zinpro focuses on strengthening the biological foundation that supports structural integrity, mobility and lifetime performance. Through research-backed trace mineral nutrition, producers can proactively support claw health, reproductive resilience and overall durability from the start.

Improve nursery performance to deliver measurable returns across the system
A 1% improvement in conception rate, farrowing rate and longevity can generate more than $13 per sow annually in added value. But maximizing those returns also depends on what happens after farrowing. Strong nursery pig vitality and early feed intake are critical to downstream health and performance. Focusing on these core drivers as part of your nursery toolbox helps producers increase throughput, reduce piglet mortality and strengthen profitability in any market condition.