Conference Report Unlike humans and most mammals, piglets do not receive any maternal immunoglobulins (antibodies) via the placenta. Therefore, it is vital for piglets to receive maternal antibodies via the…
Conference Report “A good start is half the battle” can be said if we talk about piglet rearing. For this promising start, piglets must eat solid feed as soon as…
Conference Report Holistic management is essential for successfully rearing pigs, particularly in systems that aim to minimize antibiotics. The method emphasizes the interconnectedness of various factors contributing to sustainable pig…
Conference report A well-functioning immune system is vital for the survival and performance of animals. It helps piglets cope with challenging periods, such as their first days of life or…
Conference report To optimize weaner performance, it is helpful to understand the stressful situation the piglets are facing. In contrast to weaning in nature, which occurs gradually until completion at…
Conference report The abrupt transition from the sow’s milk to solid feed, combined with environmental changes and social restructuring, creates a challenging situation for young piglets. Weaning is a critical…
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…
Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition & Juan Antonio Mesonero Escuredo, GTM Swine/GPM Organic Acids EW Nutrition The use of high levels of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) in the EU before…
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition In piglet production, high productivity, meaning high numbers of healthy and well-performing piglets weaned per sow and year, is the primary target. Diarrhea…
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition A variety of stressors simultaneously occur at weaning, making this probably the most challenging period in pig production. During weaning, we commonly see altered gut…