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Tip For Helping To Prevent Mastitis In Sow When Weaning Piglets

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I was recently told by a neighbouring smallholder that a good tip to help prevent mastitis in a sow when weaning the piglets is when the piglets are weaned (about 8 weeks old) from the sow leave the runt with the sow. This will help to stop the sow from getting mastitis as the runt … Read more Tip For Helping To Prevent Mastitis In Sow When Weaning Piglets

Tips For Feeding A Slow Growing Runt

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I was recently asked for some tips and advice about feeding a slow growing piglet. “Dear Sara, I have a runt of a litter and he is growing very slow.  Do you have any advice? Jeff” Tips and advice for feeding slow growing runts of litter. A good tip is when the piglets are weaned … Read more Tips For Feeding A Slow Growing Runt