Title: Piglet diarrheas: a common problem explained | WATTAgNet
Headings: Piglet diarrheas: A common problem explained
Piglet diarrheas: A common problem explained
Scours are the most common health concern of piglets, and understanding the factors involved will help producers prevent outbreaks.
Digestive upset
Health and production effects
Types of scouring
Peak times
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Treatment
Prevention
What causes secretory or nutritional diarrheas in piglets?
Conclusions
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Content: Therefore, ensuring that all piglets are suckling well in the first three days of life is very important. This is dependent on both the health of the sow and her piglets. Weak or small piglets may not have the energy to suck or there may not be enough viable teats for the whole litter. Piglets born to sows that aren’t producing enough milk (agalactia) are also at high risk. Other conditions that predispose piglets to scouring include anemia and pneumonia. What causes secretory or nutritional diarrheas in piglets? While is it important to get piglets eating feed, it must be remembered that their digestive systems are immature and better suited to consuming milk. Diets should contain easily-digestible ingredients, and changes to the composition should be minimized. Undigested feed in the gut creates a breeding ground for pathogens, particularly E. coli. Making hygiene in the farrowing house a priority will help to reduce the infection pressure.