When the farrowing pen is small, we invent a nest
This trick consists in creating a nest using the crates back corridor.
Page 14 of articles about piglet
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.
Aspects of gastrointestinal tract immunity around weaning
The rate and sequence of mucosal immune maturity from birth to an ‘adult-type’ pig is an important determinant of subsequent performance, health and survival, and hence impacts on the efficiency and profitability of pork production.
Age on the ear
The week of birth is tattooed on the animals`ears to know their age at all times.
Effects of dietary 0.5% aniseed extract on milk yield of sows and their offspring
Sow dietary supplementation with aniseed extract during late gestation and lactation improves milk yield and litter performance.
Outcomes of gestation length in relation to farrowing performance in sows and daily weight gain and metabolic profiles in piglets
In conclusion, premature births increase the number of intra-partum deaths and result in lower birthweights, the presence of apnoea, and severe metabolic alterations in piglets.
Creep feeding and lactation length
The objective of supplementing piglets with creep feeds is to reduce the number of under-developed animals during the first days after weaning and, albeit with some differences, it is beneficial for both 21-day and 28-day lactations.
Influence of organic iron complex on sow reproductive performance and iron status of nursing pigs
The results showed that organic iron complex did not improve the reproductive performance of sows or the growth performance of piglets.
Nutritional strategies to prevent post-weaning E. coli enterotoxaemia
The aim of the main nutritional strategies is to ensure a beneficial effect on the digestive flora of piglets and their intestinal health after weaning, thus reducing the risk of colibacillosis.
Clinical case: I'm getting abnormal piglets
This article describes a new syndrome in pigs that causes external and internal birth defects, especially in the liver and heart.
Pastured Pigs (3 of 4) - Piglet Ear Notching
This is one clip in a series of videos demonstrating how Kingbird Farm, a certified organic diversified small farm in Berkshire, NY raises pigs from farrowing to finishing.
Factors affecting colostrum intake in piglets
Nothing has more impact on piglet survival that an adequate intake of colostrum.
Impact of oral rennet supplementation on serum globulin concentration in neonatal piglets
Within the power of this study, oral rennet supplementation does not increase piglet serum globulin concentrations.
Early piglet weaning in their own farrowing pen
Build a fence to keep the weaned piglets in a farrowing pen.