Post-weaning Diarrhea
in pigs
Post-Weaning Diarrhoea (PWD) affects more than half (54%) of global pig farmers at an average cost of more than €5/pig. The biggest impact on piglet performance is the reduced growth rate, other effects include extended time to finish, increased mortality, increased feed cost of 7 to 9%, and a predisposition to other health issues occurring.
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The costs of Post-weaning Diarrhea
Prevalence
Extra Costs Per Pig
Increased feed costs
Prevention is key
Learn about measures you can take that make impact
The role of clean drinking water
Why gut health is essential to prevent PWD
Disinfection of animal housing
Cleaning prevents disease
The role of clean drinking water
What you will find in this download:
A one-page summary on Post-weaning Diarrhea (PWD)
Clean drinking water is essential in prevening PWD, what measures can you take to ensure the water is clean and healthy?
Key topics:
- How piglets get Post-weaning Diarrhea
- The role of drinking water in the infection cycle
- How to create a clean water system
- What to do against biofilm in the water system.
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Why gut health is essential to prevent PWD
What you will find in this download:
A one-page summary on Post-weaning Diarrhea (PWD).
On how organic acids can contribute to the prevention of diarrhea.
Main topics:
- How piglets get diarrhea after weaning.
- Why the focus should be on prevention.
- How gut health contributes to diarrhea prevention.
- How MS GoldFeed helps stimulate gut health.
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Disinfection of animal housing
What you will find in this download:
This summary provides information on Post-weaning Diarrhea (PWD)
It explains how disinfecting the animal enclosures helps reduce post-weaning diarrhea.
Key topics:
- The infection cycle of diarrhea after weaning.
- How to lower the risk on infection
- Why a cleaning agent needs to be used before the disinfectant
- MS MegaDes Novo helps prevent post-weaning diarrhea.
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Cleaning prevents disease
What you will find in this download:
In this one pager you will find detailed information on Post-weaning Diarrhea (PWD).
How a clean living environment helps reduce PWD
Key topics:
- How PWD spreads in the pen
- The role of a clean living environment
- Why you should use a foaming detergent
- Why MS TopFoam is the best cleaning agent
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