Piglet rearing – there is still room for improvement!
By I. Heinzl, Editor, and Predrag Persak, Regional Technical Manager North Europe Optimal rearing conditions for piglets are crucial for ensuring their healthy growth, reducing mortality, and enhancing productivity. These conditions include proper temperature, nutrition, housing, hygiene, and care. Here are the key aspects: 1. Temperature and ventilation Piglets are sensitive to cold because they […]
Fighting antimicrobial resistance with immunoglobulins
By Lea Poppe, Regional Technical Manager On-Farm Solutions Europe, and Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor One of the ten global public health threats is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Jim O’Neill predicted 10 million people dying from AMR annually by 2050 (O’Neill, 2016). The following article will show the causes of antimicrobial resistance and how antibodies from the […]
Cryptosporidia in calves – chickens can help
By Lea Poppe, Regional Technical Manager, EW Nutrition Diarrhea due to infestation with cryptosporidia is one of the most pressing problems in calf rearing. These protozoa, along with rotaviruses, are now considered the most common pathogens in infectious calf diarrhea. Due to their high resistance and thus limited possible control and prevention measures, they have […]
Mind the immunity gap: egg proteins bolster the piglets’ immune system
In contrast to humans, piglets do not receive any maternal immunoglobulins via the placenta. It is therefore of vital importance for these young animals to receive maternal antibodies via the colostrum as soon as possible after birth. Otherwise, they are more vulnerable to illnesses in their early stages of life. In this article, we look […]