The objective of the study was to investigate if the oral meloxicam administration to sows during farrowing reduces pain and infection and increases the well-being as well as the suckling behaviour of the sow. This will lead to improved intake of milk in piglets which has a positive effect on the transfer of maternal immunity, weight gain and survival capability of the piglets.
"Stereotypies such as bar biting or sham chewing are frequent in pregnant sows kept in stalls, while they are less frequent in sows kept in groups"
"Surgical castration of pigs should be abandoned by 1 January 2018" Brussels Declaration, 2010
“Reduced piglet vitality and poor sow maternal behaviour are the main causes leading to piglet mortality”
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