An easy farrowing enhances piglet health

04-04-2018 | | |
An easy farrowing enhances piglet health. Photo: Peter Roek
An easy farrowing enhances piglet health. Photo: Peter Roek
Sometimes, when humans feel bad, early help can help them to perform as usual, which in turn helps them to be back on track quicker. For sows and piglets, there are indications that it works exactly the same. A little help can have big implications. The well-being of the sows continues to be of primary importance for producers and vets. In particular, concerns around the farrowing period have both welfare and production impacts. Farrowing is a painful process with health risks for the sow and h


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