Prevention Works

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1. Colostrum phase

On average sows produce about 5 litres of colostum, where every piglet needs 250 ml each

Colostrum is released within 15 hours of the birth-process starting

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Animal welfare is becoming an extremely important consideration in pig rearing. The safety of vaccines is an important factor in this. Stressful treatments have negative impact on weight gain. Careful observation is essential and can make all the difference:

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While the advice below is generally applicable there may be exceptions, particularly for vaccines that are not delivered intramuscularly.

Avoid vaccination during the first 10 days of life*: Energy-intake may be impaired because pigs that are vaccinated need more time before they resume sucking the sow again.