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Research Focuses on Attended Farrowings, Importance of Colostrum Intake

2014-02-21 17:53:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Michigan State University Having barn personnel present when sows are farrowing and ensuring proper colostrum intake for piglets soon after birth can lead to significant benefits when it comes to building immunity in the piglets and helping equip them to respond to health challenges, according to Beth Ferry, Michigan State University Extension swine specialist. read more

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