Care and Management of Newborn Piglets
Vanmathi A.*
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
Ilavarasi G.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
Kamali Mariyastepy J.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
Kalaignazhal Gajendirane
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
Varun A.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
Venkatesa Perumal S.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
Ponnuvel P.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry (605 009), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Care and management, Creep feed, Newborn piglets, Pig farming
Abstract
Pig farming entered into a new venture, i.e., from backyard to semi-commercial industry. The management of newborn piglets is necessary for their survival. Good management practices include navel cord clipping, needle teeth cutting, ear notching, iron supplementation, etc. The creep feeding should be encouraged to get better average daily gain in piglets.
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