Bestelomgeving

Weaner

Maximalising growth

Pre-weaner
Weaner
Starter
Volgende fase
Main target in this stage
Maximalising growth
Growing, growing, growing! Every day your piglets gain weight. In the weaner stage the most important thing is to keep them eating and developing into healthy young animals.

Keep them healthy

Optimizing the health of your piglets is a ongoing challenge which must be watched on a daily base. In the housing needs to be room for playing and stimulating the piglets curiosity. Allowing them their natural behavior reduces boredom and biting accidents.
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Avoiding diarrhea

Growing into a healthy pig means that your piglets need to have a strong immune system. Feeding sufficient nutrients in the right balance helps to build a strong gut health. This helps in avoiding diarrhea and contributes to a profitable food conversion.
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Prevent fluctuations in feed intake

Monitoring your litter of weaners is necessary to keep them healthy. Have a close look at their group behavior and have a close look at the individual feed intake of the young pigs. Missed growth in the weaner stage is very rarely made up for.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Other key questions in the weaner stage

Farmers who take pig breeding seriously, buy and prepare their pigs' diets carefully. Good nutrition has sufficient vitamins and minerals and is balanced for healthier growth. De Heus offers the right feed program for every piglet. 

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Infectious diseases and especially streptococci can pose a serious threat to the growth of weaners. Good housing hygiene and avoiding external visitors can prevent a lot of misery. A strong immune system and healthy intestinal flora help animal health. Feed to which zinc and probiotics have been added support your pigs in their growth. 

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