Farrowing Unit

  

Colostrum Management

How to manage colostrum for optimal piglet performance

Reducing piglet mortality is a main objective of correct farrowing unit management. This article will help you to tackle most challenges around colostrum and passive immunity transfer in piglets.

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How to reduce piglet mortality in the farrowing unit

How to prevent piglet mortality? We will answer in this article starting with its causes, general measures to avoid it, and specific prevention strategies.
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How to minimise piglet stress

During the first weeks of life, stress leads to lower pre-weaning weights, a major predictor of future performance. 
In this article, we will explore stress in the farrowing area, and what you can do to minimise it. 

  

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