2019
DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz122.007
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6 Effect of method of drying piglets at birth on rectal temperature over the first 24 hours after birth

Abstract: Piglets are born wet, and evaporation of that moisture decreases body temperature, increasing the mortality risk. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of 2 commercially-applicable piglet drying methods on rectal temperature over 24 h after birth. The study was carried out at a commercial sow facility using a CRD with 3 treatments: Control (piglets not dried); Desiccant (piglets dried at birth using a cellulose-based desiccant); Paper Towel (piglets dried at birth using paper towels). Piglets w… Show more

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“…That the observed effects might have been different if the temperatures were measured at a different time cannot be discounted, but we rationalised that by 1.25 h, any prenatal influence of the sow should have worn off as the piglet would have dried and sucked. Further, by 1.25 h, thermoregulation should be improved, and piglets would be on the upwards curve of temperature recovery, as previously documented [4,5].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 81%
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“…That the observed effects might have been different if the temperatures were measured at a different time cannot be discounted, but we rationalised that by 1.25 h, any prenatal influence of the sow should have worn off as the piglet would have dried and sucked. Further, by 1.25 h, thermoregulation should be improved, and piglets would be on the upwards curve of temperature recovery, as previously documented [4,5].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 81%
“…Piglets are born wet and into an environment that is significantly cooler than conditions in utero (38-40 • C) [1,2], leading piglets to experience a dramatic reduction in body temperature during the first 15-90 min after birth [3][4][5]. The cooler ambient temperature and physical environment, combined with the presence of amniotic fluid, contribute to this decrease in temperature [6,7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To our knowledge, there has been no published research on the administration of warm fluids to piglets as a treatment for hypothermia. Current applied interventions such as drying and rubbing of piglets have been shown to be highly effective in increasing rectal temperature if applied at birth [98]. However, this requires personnel to be present at birth to apply these techniques within an effective time frame.…”
Section: Interventions At Farrowingmentioning
confidence: 99%