Métodos de secagem de leitões recém-nascidos leves ou pesados

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of drying with drying powder or paper towel in newborn piglets classified as light or heavy. The experimental design was a completely randomized (DIC), with a 2x2 factorial scheme, with 4 treatments, 16 replicates and 1 animal per experimental unit, with 64 piglets and 04 sow. The performance of the animals, rectal and surface temperature was evaluated after five minutes and thirty minutes at birth, litter weight, time of first colostrum ingestion and mortality. The results showed that there was no significant effect (P> 0.05) on drying methods and weight category. There was no significant effect of the interaction between the drying method and the weight category. It was concluded that the use of drying powder in piglets at birth provides a reduction in the time to start the first intake of colostrum, with maintenance of body temperature and does not alter weaning weight compared to the use of paper towels.