Introduction to postweaning diarrhea

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General introdution to post weaning diarrhea. More information on the blog post http://www.plusvet.eu/plant-extracts-and-good-management-to-fight-post-weaning-diarrhea/

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Introduction to post-weaning diarrhea PigletPlus

Weaning is the most critical moment in pig’s life

Production of digestive enzymes is NOTready for the new feed stage

Evolution of piglet intestinal flora

Gut flora takes some time to be 100% balanced and functional.

Immature and imbalanced digestive flora means that

Villi are atrophied…

Piglets are highly stressed.

40% of weaned pigs affected by post-weaning diarrhea

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