Parturition represents exposure to common diseases to which the young animal has not yet been exposed to. Without proper management and adequate colostrum intake, your piglets may become highly susceptible to sickness and even death.
Weaning: 18-20days average
Number of piglets at birth: 5-7average
Piglet weight at birth: 2.5-4.0 lbs average
Healthy Environment Tips:
Birth in pen free from drafts.
Birthing pen should be clean and warm.
Clean Sow's teats before allowing piglets to nurse.
Make sure adequate amounts of colostrum are fed to young piglets in the first 24 hours after birth.
Monitor weight gain in piglets over first couple weeks.
Common Diseases In Pigs To Look For:
Mycoplasma
Adinobacillus
Pasteurella
Bordetella
E. coli
Brachyspira (Porcine dysentery)
Ileitis (caused by Lawsonia)
TYPICAL ANALYSIS |
Colostrum Protein 55 grams/lb
(from lacteal secretions)
| Crude Protein |
40% Minimum |
| Crude Fat |
10% Minimum |
| Crude Fiber |
0.2% Maximum |
| Ash |
7% Maximum |
| Calcium |
0.4% Maximum |
| Calcium |
0.1% Minimum |
| Phosphorus |
0.54% Minimum |
Vitamin A |
2400 IU/lb Minimum |
| Vitamin D3 |
3200 IU/lb Minimum |
| Vitamin E |
150 IU/lb Minimum |
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