Possible piglet weaning systems

Age and BW at weaning

Problems related to weaning stress,

Protein and energy contents of feeds used

DM intake

Feed supplements

Weaning info

Starts at day 28

BW 7-9kg

DM 20-30% first 2 weeks = 3-4% of BW

Diets → Pre-starter (milk-replacer) & starter: CP = 21%, DE = 14MJ/kg

With added AA (Lys, Met, Csys)

Basic Data pig

• Puberty 6-8 months
• Estures 21 days
• Gestation 114 days
• Lactation (28) 21-42 days
• Avg litter approx 16
• DM consumed = 3-4% of BW
• Slaughter weight 90-105kg