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PREWEANING

Newborn Piglet Principles

In this video,  Becca Walthart, a SMEC master' student, explains appropriate piglet environment, colostrum management, cross-fostering, and piglet processing. 


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The Common Practice of Split Suckling

In this video, Grace deNeui, Iowa State University, discusses the common practice of split suckling. 


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Cross-Fostering Practices

In this video, Abigail Statler, Iowa State University, explains cross-fostering practices. 


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The use or attractants to stimulate neonatal piglet interest in rope enrichment

In this video, Emiline Sundman, Iowa State University, describes the use of attractants to stimulate neonatal piglet interest in rope enrichment.

Factsheet

Importance of Providing Injectable Iron to Newborn Piglets

 In this video, Andrew Boschert, Kansas State University, explains research done to evaluate the effects of injectable iron on newborn piglets.

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Effects of Induction the Farrowing Process and Piglet Blood Parameters at Time of Farrowing

 In this video, Kayla Mills, Purdue University, explains research done to evaluate the effects of different induction protocols on the farrowing process, fetal oxygen supply, colostrum intake, and piglet survival.  

Pre-Weaning Strategies

In this video, Madie Wensley, Kansas State University, explains the findings of her literature review on pre-weaning strategies that improve feed intake in the immediate post-weaning period. 

Piglet Pulling Techniques

This video from the Pork Information Gateway will discuss, and demonstrate piglet orientation during farrowing and proper techniques for pulling piglets that get stuck at the pelvis of the sow. 

Impact of Essential Fatty Acids in Lactation Diets on Sow and Litter Performance

In this video, Dr. Julia Holen discusses the impact of essential fatty acids in lactation diets on sow and litter performance.

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Colostrum Basics

In this video,  Dr. Kara Stewart, Purdue University, discusses the basic biology of colostrum in pigs. 


Colostrum is the first milk produced by the sow and is essential for piglet survival and growth. 

Light birthweight, weak piglets and piglets born later in the birth order require additional management to ensure adequate colostrum intake.

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Importance of Body Temperature on Piglet's Success



Importance of Providing Injectable Iron to Newborn Piglets


Importance of Colostrum on Survival of Newborn Piglets



Importance of Weaning Age on Survival of Wean



Impact of Essential Fatty Acids on Sow and Litter Performance


The Common Practice of Split Suckling


Cross-Fostering Practices Explained


Newborn Piglet Principles

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La Importancia de la Temperatura Corporal en el Éxito de los Lechones 


La Importancia de Proporcionar Hierro I Inyectable a los Lechones Recién Nacidos


La importancia del calostro para la supervivencia de lechones recién nacidos


La Importancia de la edad de destete en la supervivencia de los cerdos destetados


El Impacto de los Ácidos Grasos Esenciales en el Desempeño de las Cerdas y Sus Camadas


La práctica común de la lactación dividida


La práctica de la adopción cruzada explicada


Principios sobre lechones recién nacidos

podcasts

Can Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation During Lactation Increase Piglet Average Daily Gain?

Listen to Dr. Julia Holen discuss if essential fatty acid supplementation during lactation increase piglet average daily gain on the Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast 

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Select photos courtesy of National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff. Des Moines, IA USA.


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