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Piglets Perkier after Sow's 'Espresso' Treatment
2013-09-05 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
ITALY - Sows receiving an oral dose of caffeine on the day of farrowing gave birth to piglets that were more viable, according to a recently published study.
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Passing on Right Antibodies: Protecting Piglets from Diarrhoea
2013-08-21 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
AUSTRIA - The parasite Cystoisospora suis affects suckling pigs causing severe intestinal problems, such as diarrhoea. Scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna (Vetmeduni) have now shown that antibodies against Cystoisospora suis are passed from mother to their piglets via the milk.
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Circovac Can Protect Piglets Up to 21 weeks
2013-06-14 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - CIRCOVAC® could provide protection for piglets against PCV2 up to the age of 21 weeks, according to new research revealed recently at the AASV (American Association of Swine Veterinarians) Congress.
New Euthanasia Device for Piglets Now Commercially Available
2013-02-15 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A new device developed by the University of Guelph to provide humane euthanasia to piglets is now commercially available, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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