If sows and piglets are allowed to choose the weaning time themselves, the first piglets will start weaning naturally after about 8 weeks. Up to 18 weeks can pass before the entire litter is weaned. Early weaning is a massive break for many piglets.
Solution
Trials show that extending the suckling period can be a successful strategy to raise healthy and vital piglets. Accordingly, piglets suckled for longer gain vital mass more quickly and require less treatment for weaning diarrhoea. Information about the extended suckling period and proven success factors around the weaning phase are presented here.
Description
The brochure offers interested farmers recommendations for action aimed at successful organic piglet production. From barn construction, considerations, animal welfare aspects for sows and piglets and possible economic adjustments.
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