Is necrosis at farrowing detrimental for piglets?

29-09-2025 | |
Is necrosis at farrowing detrimental for piglets?
Ear necrosis can be noticed at a very young age. Photos: Dr Eckhard Meyer, Köllitsch
Recent German studies have confirmed that a significant proportion of piglets are being born with necrotic lesions. Now how important is that for the development of the piglets? The study was carried out at the Köllitsch Training and Research Farm, located in Saxony state, Germany. The study was designed to demonstrate the significance of this predisposition for Swine Inflammation and Necrosis Syndrome (SINS) in piglet rearing. The leading German agricultural title Top Agrar writes about th


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