Pigs

Question 1

What is the ideal necropsy specimen for examining enteric diseases in swine?

Answer 1

untreated

C.S. < 1 day

several animals

Question 2

When do you want to start creep feeding piglets?

Answer 2

10-14d of age

Question 3

Considerations for weaned pigs.

Answer 3

Age group (all same age)

creep feeding

no change in feed type if possible (meal, pellets, rumbles, slurry)

feeder space

feeding frequency

water (2/pen 1-3 mm nipples)

runts- delayed weaning, match for size

navel sucking

hygiene (all in/out)