Pre-weaning Diarrhea
in pigs

Pre-weaning diarrhea can be caused by different pathogens, including the rotavirus, coccidiosis, or other agents such as E. coli. Pre-weaning diarrhea occurs in most litters from 14 days to 3 weeks or age or until weaning.

The costs of Pre-weaning Diarrhea

4% to 12%

Mortality rate

up to €134

Costs per sow per year

0.4 kg less

Effect on weight

Prevention is key

Learn about measures you can take that make impact

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A dry living environment helps prevent pre-weaning diarrhea

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Disinfection helps create a germ free living environment.

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Cleaning prepares the surface for disinfection.

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Clean water prevents infection.

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A dry living environment helps prevent pre-weaning diarrhea

What you will find in this download:

Pre-weaning diarrhea (also known as neonatal diarrhea) is a very common and relevant problem in modern pig production.

It is associated with increased pre-weaning mortality, poor growth rates and variation in weight at weaning.

Key topics in this one page summary:

  • How piglets get infected.
  • How to create a dry living environment.
  • Which products to use.
  • How to reduce germ pressure.

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Disinfection helps create a germ free living environment.

What you will find in this download

Pre-weaning diarrhea (also known as neonatal diarrhea) is a very common and relevant problem in modern pig production.

It is associated with increased pre-weaning mortality, poor growth rates and variation in weight at weaning.

Key topics in this one page summary:

  • How piglets get infected.
  • The effect of disinfection on germ pressure.
  • Which products to use.
  • How to reduce germ pressure.

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Cleaning prepares the surface for disinfection.

What you will find in this download

Pre-weaning diarrhea (also known as neonatal diarrhea) is a very common and relevant problem in modern pig production.

It is associated with increased pre-weaning mortality, poor growth rates and variation in weight at weaning.

Key topics in this one page summary:

  • How piglets get infected
  • Why using a detergent is critical to reduce pathogens
  • Which products to use
  • How to reduce germ pressure

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Clean water prevents infection.

This summary is about:

Pre-weaning diarrhea (also known as neonatal diarrhea) is a very common and relevant problem in modern pig production.

It is associated with increased pre-weaning mortality, poor growth rates and variation in weight at weaning.

Key topics in this summary:

  • How piglets get infected.
  • Why clean drinking water helps improve performance.
  • Which products to use.
  • How to reduce germ pressure.

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