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Normal unproblematic birth – strong active piglets
Reduced farrowing times with uterotonic, Vetrabutin
| Untreated control | Oxytocin | Uterotonic Vetrabutin |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Time of birth (min.) | 307c | 163b | 211a |
| First respiratory activity after birth (sec.) | 23a | 53b | 23,3a |
| Dead born/litter | 0,6a | 1,2b | 0,8a |
| Without heart beat (%) | 12,5a | 53b | 17a |
| With ruptured umbilical cord (%) | 37,5a | 76b | 9c |
Different super script means statistically significant differences (Source: D. Mota Rojas et al., 2005)
- Facilitates and speeds up the farrowing process
- Regulates the uterine contractions
- Resolves the uterine spasm facilitating piglet deliver
Strong and active piglets are a precondition for rapid and timely colostrum-intake