Alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in prevention of diarrhoea in weaned piglets: a review

The weaning time is a crucial period in the management of piglets. The risk of development of post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) in piglets is high. PWD is the cause of serious economic losses in pig herds. Since 2006, the use of antibiotic growth promoters for prevention of diarrhoeal diseases in piglets...

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Main Authors: H. Vondruskova, R. Slamova, M. Trckova, Z. Zraly, I. Pavlik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2010-05-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
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Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-201005-0001_alternatives-to-antibiotic-growth-promoters-in-prevention-of-diarrhoea-in-weaned-piglets-a-review.php