Pre-weaning mortality: A losing battle?

Piglet mortality is a growing global problem. As sows are getting more prolific, the number of piglets that drop out on the way will also grow. It leads to fundamental questions about how many casualties the pig industry should be willing to accept, writes pig welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia. Piglet mortality is a significant welfare and production concern impacting producers at the global level. Despite advances in disease control, management and facility design, pre-weaning mortalit