Prevention Works

• 5 minutes

Sow herd vaccination, i.e. against influenza and other viruses that can be transferred from the sow’s blood stream through the uterine blood supply thereby breaking through the uterine barrier: PRRS-virus, Circovirus, Parvovirus

Good body condition and fitness of the sow

• 5 minutes

Piglets that are not actively massaging the udder and thereby stimulating the release of prolactin leads to:

Premature cessation of milk production

Irregular return to oestrus

• 5 minutes

Strong, active piglets will stimulate the sow to produce the maximum amount of milk.