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The critical window of opportunity around transition moments allows shaping of intestinal development, potentially leading to long-lasting effects on gut health.

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

One of the indices that is generating much interest is the one referred to the number of weaned piglets per sow lifetime (WSL). This index refers to the total number of piglets that a sow has weaned throughout its productive life.

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.

There are casualties in the farrowing unit due to poor colostrum intake but, how many are there really? Are they just being classified as non-viable piglets?

The goal is to improve the piglets’ starter feed consumption in the farrowing pens.

This article discuss about the protection of the placenta, the colostrum, the immunity conferred by milk and the congenital acquired immunity of the piglet.

This trick tries to reduce the number of deaths by providing the piglets more resting space by using the corridor.

30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.

Practical implications of a study that analyzes the consequences of litter standardization by weight or number and the supply of creep feeding.

Weaning is a critical event in the pig’s life. It is a very important and stressful transition that, if not handled properly, can be responsible for the occurrence of diarrhoea and/or poorly adapted piglets.

Lifting partitions in the farrowing unit allows piglets from different litters to mix, sharing teats and socializing.

Analysis of the intestinal situation of piglets is an essential action in health management programs. A piglet population with good intestinal health has excellent feed conversion efficiency.

The disadvantage of some boxes is that some piglets are too big and lively and jump off easily.

Autolysis prevents histopathological diagnosis with special relevance to intestinal samples

Great care is needed particularly when handling young pigs above 6kg/3 weeks of age, to avoid causing lasting damage.