Manejo de Leitões do Nascimento ao Abate - Maternidade - Cursos CPT

Summary

This video script outlines essential practices in piglet care, focusing on health and safety measures. Key actions include administering broad-spectrum antibiotics and iron supplementation to ensure the piglets' well-being, especially up to 25 days old when they begin eating iron-rich feed. It also emphasizes the importance of dental care to prevent injury from sharp teeth, and methods like cutting and cauterizing tails to avoid cannibalism. The script further highlights the need for careful registration and identification of piglets, ensuring proper record-keeping and overall management for a healthier litter.

Takeaways

• 😀 The application of broad-spectrum antibiotics and iron supplementation is essential for piglets, ensuring a daily intake of 7 mg of iron until they are 25 days old.
• 😀 Iron supplementation can be provided in the form of ferrous sulfate or ferrous oxide, ensuring it is applied in different areas of the neck to avoid complications.
• 😀 Piglets are born with eight teeth: four canines, two incisors, and two premolars, which can cause injury to their mothers' teats or other piglets due to their sharp and strong nature.
• 😀 To prevent injuries and cannibalism, the teeth of piglets should be trimmed, particularly the corner teeth and milk canines, using a cutting plier, being careful not to harm the gums or tongue.
• 😀 Tail docking is another preventive measure against cannibalism after weaning, cutting about a quarter to half of the tail using a cutting plier.
• 😀 After tail docking, cauterization and disinfection with iodized glycerin should be performed to ensure proper healing.
• 😀 Piglets need to be registered, and each should be marked to ensure proper identification and tracking.
• 😀 Iron supplementation is critical until piglets begin eating solid feed with iron content, around the 25th day of life.
• 😀 Proper care during iron supplementation ensures the piglet's health and development, as it supports necessary blood cell formation and growth.
• 😀 All procedures like dental care, tail docking, and iron supplementation should be carried out carefully to avoid injury and stress for the piglets.

Q & A

Why is it important to administer a broad-spectrum antibiotic and iron supplementation to piglets?

Administering a broad-spectrum antibiotic helps prevent infections, while iron supplementation ensures the piglets receive the necessary nutrients, as they are often deficient in iron during the early stages of life.

What is the recommended daily dosage of iron for piglets until the 25th day of life?

The recommended daily dosage of iron for piglets is 7 mg, which should be sufficient to meet their nutritional needs until they begin eating iron-containing feed at around the 25th day of life.

What is the purpose of ensuring that the antibiotic and iron supplementation are administered on different sides of the neck?

Administering the treatments on different sides of the neck prevents any adverse reactions or discomfort that may result from multiple injections in the same area, ensuring better care for the piglets.

What types of teeth do piglets have at birth, and why is this relevant to their health?

Piglets are born with eight teeth, including four canines, two incisors, and two premolars. These teeth can be sharp and cause injuries to the piglets' mother or even to other piglets, leading to potential health risks and even cannibalism.

What is the purpose of cutting the sharp corner teeth and the piglets' milk canines?

Cutting the sharp corner teeth and milk canines helps prevent injuries to the sow's teats and reduces the risk of piglets causing harm to each other, which could lead to cannibalism.

What tool is used for cutting the piglets' teeth, and how should it be used?

A cutting plier is used for cutting the piglets' teeth. Care must be taken to avoid injuring the piglets' gums or tongue during the process.

What is the significance of tail docking in piglets, and how is it done?

Tail docking is a preventive measure against cannibalism among piglets. The tail is cut about a third to half of its length, using a cutting plier, followed by cauterization and disinfection with iodine-glycerin.

When is the tail of a piglet typically docked, and what precautions are taken during this procedure?

The tail is typically docked after weaning. During the procedure, it is important to ensure proper cauterization and disinfection with iodine-glycerin to prevent infections and promote healing.

Why is it necessary to register and mark piglets after birth?

Registering and marking the piglets helps keep track of the individual animals for identification, record-keeping, and management purposes.

What is the main reason behind the prevention of cannibalism in piglets through the practices outlined in the script?

The main reason for preventing cannibalism is to reduce injuries, protect the health of the piglets, and ensure their well-being by minimizing aggression and harm caused by sharp teeth or tail biting.