Procedures need to be implemented before weaned pigs arrive include setting\u00a0ventilation controls to allow for the room to dry after washing and disinfection.\u00a0The room should also be warmed before pigs arrive and supplemental heat\u00a0sources should be in place and functioning. Mat feeding for the first 3 days in\u00a0the nursery is encouraged in order to significantly decrease\u00a0percentage of pig removals.<\/p>\n
All waterers should be functioning and adjusted to the proper height which is\u00a0at shoulder height for the smaller pigs in the pen.<\/p>\n
If all of the proper preparatory procedures are performed, the pigs can be left\u00a0to rest for approximately 36 hours after weaning to allow them to acclimate. Pigs should be observed to\u00a0ensure that they have found the water source and are beginning to develop\u00a0feeding behavior.<\/p>\n
The identification of candidate pigs for teaching feeding\u00a0behavior is a high priority during the first few days after weaning.<\/p>\n
Adherence to three key\u00a0concepts when formulating diets for weaned pig are economics, maximized energy intake and high digestibility.<\/p>\n
The study goes on to discuss the importance of dietary Lysine and concludes that\u00a0the basic concepts and management practices for feeding\u00a0older-weaned pigs are not different than those for younger weaning ages.<\/p>\n