Patricia Prieto Martínez

Inga Food, S.A. - Spain Author

Patricia Prieto Martínez graduated in Veterinary Medicine/Science from the University of Saragossa in 2006, specialising in Animal Production and Agricultural Economics.

The completed his training with stages in different areas of production at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine/Science of Lisbon and of Costa Rica, and in 2007 she studied the MSc in Animal Production and Health organised by the Universities of Saragossa, Barcelona and Lerida.

Patricia Prieto started her professional activity in 2008 in the Veterinary Technical Service of one of the most important companies in the pig sector, where she manages several piglet production and fattening farms.

She has participated in several congresses and training conferences in pig production, and has collaborated in several books related to this sector.

Updated CV 28-Aug-2018

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The use of preweaning units or pens for piglets with low weight allows: 1. To wean them applying an appropriate management for it. 2. More weight homogeneity in the nurseries. 3. Keep an appropriate all-in/all-out management system in the farrowing rooms.

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Are the nurseries becoming more complicated? (3/3) Streptococcus suis

In this third article, we want to to talk about a common guest in the nurseries: Streptococcus suis, the causative agent of clinical pictures that can include meningitis, arthritis and sudden deaths.

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Photo 2. At the farrowing quarters, the piglet eats almost once every hour, and it always eats while the rest of the litter is also eating.  At weaning, it is very important to provide additional feeders that allow the piglet to maintain that feeding pattern as a group. Additionally, creep feeders with water and feed facilitate learning.

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Are the nurseries becoming more complicated? (2/3) Digestive problems

How have the farms adapted to the new situation? What measures are being taken to avoid the onset of digestive problems without using antibiotics? ...

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Weaning many piglets is not easy, and neither it is to achieve that the great majority of them have a good quality and weight. Nevertheless it is essential to be able to reduce the use of medications in the nursery. Photo by: Antonio Caballero.

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Are the nurseries becoming complicated? (1/3)

In recent years, pig production has been subject to several changes that have forced farmers to adapt. Some of these changes have a direct impact on the nursery.

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Are the nurseries becoming more complicated? (3/3) Streptococcus suis

Are the nurseries becoming more complicated? (2/3) Digestive problems

Are the nurseries becoming complicated? (1/3)

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