Date: June 28th 2018 Place: Newcastle (UK)
We need accurate ways to assess pain in pigs in order to evaluate the welfare consequences of interventions and to develop more effective pain mitigation strategies, according to a recently published review* of various methods currently under investigation.
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"
Injecting, what’s the theory?
Most vaccinations in piglets are administered intramuscularly in the neck, behind the ear.
Ingelheim, Germany, 26 September 2016 - Veterinarians and farmers across the globe have reached the landmark of protecting one billion sows and pigs against the potentially devastating effects of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) using Ingelvac PRRS MLV ®. The vaccine, which was launched in 1994 in the USA, is currently marketed in 19 countries in Asia, Europe, and North America. It contributes to securing the pigs’ health as well as providing healthy pork for consumers around the world.
PRRS control is much more than just vaccination alone. It requires a comprehensive understanding of the disease and the production system under threat, the use of multiple management tools, and a systematic approach to management.
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