Weaner Management

An important time in the young pigs life when the transition from dam to a larger mixed group brings a period of high stress and requires sensitive management.

We will look at:

Post weaning -The first five days
Weaning housing
Weaning temperatures
Feed management at weaning
Transition techniques to reduce stress
Weaning weights
Feed intake effects on overall growth
Sow management at weaning
The effects of post weaning disease challenges

Standard Operating Procedures are freely available for all the topics listed above. If you would like copies please contact the practice direct on + 44 (0)1262 488323 or garth@garthvet.co.uk