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An analysis of piglet mortality with behavioural observations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2017

S.A. Edwards ,
S.J. Malkin  and
H.H. Spechter
S.A. Edwards
Affiliation:
MAFF/ADAS, Terrington E.H.F., Terrington St. Clement, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE34 4PW
S.J. Malkin
Affiliation:
MAFF/ADAS, Terrington E.H.F., Terrington St. Clement, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE34 4PW
H.H. Spechter
Affiliation:
Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2JQ
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Preweaning mortality generally accounts for 10-20% of all piglets born alive. A better understanding of the reasons for this mortality should help reduce losses.

Data from 493 litters born over a period of 18 months were analysed to investigate the timing, apparent cause and predisposing factors of piglet mortality.

To examine in more detail the way in which deaths occur a continuous video recording was made for the first 48 h. after farrowing for 31 litters. The way in which any deaths happened and the events leading up to them were then examined in detail.

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Pig Production
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1986 , March 1986 , pp. 126
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1986

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