Dutch research into timing and split-weaning

Researchers from the Netherlands recently evaluated the combination of the timing of grouping and split-weaning to improve weight gain of low-birthweight piglets in multi-suckling systems. Multi-suckling systems are an alternative for conventional single litter housing systems to improve animal welfare. However, piglets in multi-suckling systems show bodyweight variation at weaning. Low-birthweight piglets have the potential to catch up their growth using a combination of intervention strateg