articles about weaning

Weaning is one of the most difficult periods in a pig’s production cycle. A deeper understanding of the challenges piglets face, as well as the short- and long-term consequences of low feed intake, can help nutritionists formulate their diets to better support growth and improve health.

Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?

To identify the keys to success in managing sows in breed and release systems, France's Chamber of Agriculture of the Brittany Region surveyed farmers who implemented this system. The results identified three strategies that producers use the week after weaning.

Nutrition plays a major role in the immune response. The interaction of different dietary components with other factors such as environment, health status, and genetics plays an important role in modulating the immune response.

Animals tell us how they feel, but do we understand what they are telling us?

A good start in post-weaning feed intake and including creep feed and palatable diets is crucial to optimize piglet health and performance.