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Vaccination of suckling pigs
Priorities in piglet-management:
A frequent observation: after a treatment (injection, etc.) stressed piglets may not suckle for several hours. This has negative consequences for the development of the piglets and may result in milk-congestion in the sow.
Vaccinating pigs in the right way
Vaccinating piglets at the right time and in the right way will greatly influence their development.
- It is preferable, if appropriate, to vaccinate piglets in the end-suckling phase where risks are lower.
- Combining treatments when possible
- Vaccines that are less pig-friendly will affect not only animal welfare but also weight development which may result in achieving lower body weight (up to 1 kg at weaning).
