Reference values for immunocrit ratios to assess maternal antibody uptake in 1-day-old piglets
The IR method ascertains whether piglets are receiving adequate maternal antibodies until their own immune systems are developed.
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Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets
Radiant heating behind the sows reduced hypothermia in new-born piglets and indicate that providing heat during the first half hour after birth is important.
Drinking water supplementation with organic iron in lactating piglets
Adding organic iron in piglets drinking water during lactation may be an alternative to parenteral administration of inorganic iron.
Changes in morphology of small intestine of piglets after weaning that can trigger diarrhoea
Weaning triggers a series of changes leading to the decrease of feed intake and the deterioration of the intestinal architecture which finally results in infection, diarrhoea and low performance.
Strategies to control piglet weight variability in the nursery (1/2): farrowing, segregation of animals, environmental comfort
Although dispersion in the farrowing quarters is decisive in the final dispersion, we can take steps to correct some of this dispersion in the nursery.
Reducing the number of nurse sows on the farm
Finding alternatives to reduce the number of nurse sows by maximising the number of suckling piglets per sow.
Clinical case: Blastocystis sp.: Do we have to consider a new enteropathogen?
Due to the fact that no known enteropathogen was found in clinically relevant amounts, importance of massive Blastocystis sp. infestation was counted as significant in this case.
The birthing process of a piglet
Scott Phillips, a pig farmer from Missouri, shows how he pays individual attention to the mother pigs as they give birth to their piglets.
Long-lasting effects of early-life antibiotic treatment and routine animal handling on gut microbiota composition and immune system in pigs
Due to the difference in immune programming during early life, the systems respond differently to the post-weaning newly acquired microbiota. As a consequence, the gut systems of the treatment groups develop into different homeostasis.
At long last, we can now predict a sow's performance from her first farrowing
We can predict a sow's production based on the number of piglets born alive at first farrowing. In addition, the best sows' performance will outdo the others' continuously.
Milk replacements
The use of milk replacers is helpful, both to increase the number of weaned piglets and to simplify the management of nurse sows.
When the farrowing pen is small, we invent a nest
This trick consists in creating a nest using the crates back corridor.
Measurement of time-to-virus-negative-piglets interval in PRRSv positive sow herds
The accuracy and security provided by the combination of samples of weaned pigs and piglets at birth, either stillborn or live piglets, help us make a decision that will be crucial in any eradication plan.
Confinement of sows for different periods during lactation: effects on behaviour and lesions of sows and performance of piglets
Loose-housing of lactating gilts after a reduced postnatal crating period of 7 days affected neither the activity level of the gilts and lesions on the integument nor pre-weaning mortality. Therefore, it is recommended to allow sows to move around to some extent during the later lactation period.
Use of feeding strategies during the suckling period to better thrive the weaning process
Creep-feed and milk formula before weaning improves post-weaning performance.