Interventions to better deal with IUGR piglets

With ever-growing litter sizes, chances increase that some piglets are born with intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR). The topic has been studied extensively in recent years. How is the phenomenon defined and – more importantly – what can be done to best treat these piglets? One of the greatest challenges raised by the introduction of hyperprolific sows has been the associated increase in piglet mortality and morbidity. It has been known for many years that piglet stillbirth and pre-wean