Reducing Weaning Stress in Piglets by Pre-Weaning Socialization and Gradual Separation from the Sow: A Review
Published in 2023
Scientific review of alternative piglet management strategies to reduce weaning stress. These include the pre-weaning grouping of piglets from different litters and intermittent suckling. Their effects on post-weaning pig behavior, performance, mortality, gastrointestinal function and immunocompetence are described.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Porcines
Keywords:Aggression, Aggressivity, Animal-based measurements, Enrichment, Housing, Weaning, Stress