85 The effect of drying and warming piglets at birth on pre-weaning mortality
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa054.002
Abstract: Piglets are susceptible to chilling early after birth, which is a major pre-disposing factor for pre-weaning mortality (PWM). This study evaluated the effect of drying and warming piglets at birth on PWM at a commercial… read more here.
Keywords: drying warming; effect drying; warming piglets; piglets birth ... See more keywords
PSV-4 Effect of drying and/or warming piglets at birth on rectal temperature over the first 24 hours after birth
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz122.278
Abstract: Newborn piglets experience a rapid decrease in body temperature, increasing the risk of mortality. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of drying and/or warming at birth on piglet rectal temperature over… read more here.
Keywords: birth; warming piglets; rectal temperature; drying warming ... See more keywords