Page 15 of articles about piglet

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.

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.

This article describes a new syndrome in pigs that causes external and internal birth defects, especially in the liver and heart.

Nothing has more impact on piglet survival that an adequate intake of colostrum.

Build a fence to keep the weaned piglets in a farrowing pen.

Differentiating fostered younger piglets from old ones allows proper management.

PRRSV does not favour infection by H. parasuis by reducing the population of alveolar macrophages, but by reducing their ability to inactivate the bacteria.

Improve the piglets' comfort in the fattening rooms without compromising ventilation by placing an insulating material over the pens.