{Tool} Optimising weaning management in piglets. [Optimierung von Haltung und Management der Absetzferkel.] Creator(s): Bussemas, Ralf and Simantke, Christel. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Bioland Beratung, KÖN - Kompetenzzentrum Ökolandbau Niedersachsen, Bio Austria. FiBL-Merkblatt. (2011)
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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1570-management-absatzferkel.html
Summary
During the weaning phase, it is particularly important to adapt the management to the piglets' requirements, to avoid management mistakes. The leaflet provides important information regarding the weaning phase according to the needs during this critical time, suitability of barn and pen types for breeding, sows and piglets friendly facilities, and tips for healthy piglets according to husbandry, feeding, hygiene, and controls and treatments. It provides information on the organic regulations of organic production of piglets in the EU, Germany and Switzerland, as well. The leaflet is useful for organic farmers and advisors, alike. This also could be helpful for farmers in transition or thinking about transiting to organic pig production. The information provided to relevant across Europe.
Summary translation
Die Absetzphase stellt für die Ferkel eine enorme psychische wie physiologische Belastung dar. Die schlagartige Veränderung des sozialen Umfelds, der Haltungumgebung und der Futterzusammensetzung mache die Ferkel sehr anfällig für Erkrankungen und Entwicklungsstörungen. Deshalb ist es in dieser Phase besonders wichtig, als Tierhalter die Haltung den Ansprüchen der Ferkel anzupassen und Managementfehler zu vermeiden.
Das Merkblatt fasst die Erfahrungen aus einem dreijährigen Praxisprojekt und die Beobachtungen von Beratern zur Haltung und Fütterung von Ferkeln rund um den Absetzzeitpunkt zusammen.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Proper piglet management and feeding around the weaning period. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | The weaning phase represents an enormous psychological and physiological strain for the piglets. The sudden changes in the social environment, the housing environment and the feed composition make the piglets very susceptible to diseases and developmental disorders. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | The leaflet summarises the experience gained in a three-year practical project and the observations of consultants on piglet management and feeding around the weaning period. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | animal husbandry, animal production, swine, sows, piglets, feeding, animal nutrition |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English sows http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7271 English swine http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7555 English piglets http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5872 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English animal nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27925 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed > Selected tools Austria > Bio Austria - Research Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal welfare & housing Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Pigs Germany > Bioland Germany > Kompetenzzentrum Ökolandbau Niedersachsen - KÖN |
| Related Links: | https://www.fibl.org/, https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1570-management-absatzferkel.html, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38226, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1298292666443223040 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 38226 |
| Deposited On: | 04 Aug 2020 10:46 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jul 2022 17:34 |
| Document Language: | German/Deutsch |
| Status: | Published |
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