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Neonatal piglet nutritional supplementation to increase growth and survival: a review

Code: 9781835454053
Kara Stewart, Purdue University, USA

Chapter synopsis:

Survivability of piglets during the neonatal period has been decreasing as genetic selection for highly prolific animals continues across the swine industry. Piglets considered medium weight at birth (1.0-1.3kg) provide the greatest opportunity to improve survival. Colostrum consumption by the neonate after birth aids in thermoregulation and improves survival to weaning as well as provides passive immunity to the piglet from the dam to aid in health pre- and post-weaning. Researchers have studied supplementing piglets with porcine and bovine colostrum or with colostrum-like products rich in energy, protein and immunoglobulins. This chapter reviews current research on a range of types of supplementation to young piglets prior to weaning on growth, immune status and survival.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0137.17
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Piglet supplementation: sow colostrum
  • 3 Piglet supplementation: protein and energy supplements
  • 4 Piglet supplementation: immunoglobulins
  • 5 Piglet supplementation: bovine colostrum
  • 6 Bovine colostrum and human health
  • 7 Conclusion
  • 8 References

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