PIGLETS AT RISK DURING FARROWING

Add to my reading list Remove from my reading list

Piglets at risk during farrowing

Problems during the farrowing process may have negative consequences for the further development of the piglets.

 

Table 1 Image

 

Figure 1 Image

 

Meconium inhaled during the birth process will impede the start of normal breathing

 

Figure 2 Image

 

P.S. Pale piglets in the first 2 days of life may be due to asphyxia and hypoxia and not to iron-deficiency as is often blamed.