Helping 
challenged pigs to avoid dehydration

09-12-2014 | | |
Gel is a highly palatable hydration and nutrition source for young pigs, with a formulation that is 2/3 water and 1/3 solids. This combination aids in the transition to dry pellets, helps keep pigs hydrated and supports intestinal health. Photo: Purina Animal Nutrition
Gel is a highly palatable hydration and nutrition source for young pigs, with a formulation that is 2/3 water and 1/3 solids. This combination aids in the transition to dry pellets, helps keep pigs hydrated and supports intestinal health. Photo: Purina Animal Nutrition
With Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv) still present in many pig herds in the US, Canada, Mexico and Asia, the danger of ?dehydration is present every day. Hydration and early nutrition are key in helping young pigs not only overcome these stressful situations, but also the stress of weaning. By Dan McManus, DVM, young animal 
specialist-swine for Purina Animal Nutrition, United States The weaning period is a critical part of the production phase. Current disease challenges can make th


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
Dooren

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