Identificação e qualificação do manejo de leitões neonatos

Abstract

The objective of this work is to identify and qualify the management of newborn piglets from the moment of birth to the weaning phase, in complete cycle farms. The present work was carried out in three commercial full-cycle pig farms, the first is located in the municipality of Vitorino Freire – MA. The second is located in the Flemish district in the city of Olho D'água das Cunhãs - MA. The third is located in the city of Bom Lugar-MA, all with order of parturition from the 1st to the 4th parturition. Questionnaires were filled out to identify the physical structures of the properties, accommodation, management adopted and the productive indexes of each matrix. In view of what was verified on the farms, guidance was presented to owners and employees on rational management techniques compatible with the physical and economic structure of the properties, which allow for the improvement of production and economic performance of the properties. Management practices reduce losses within the production system, which is extremely important when the objective is to increase productivity and financial return to pig farmers. The evaluations and observed results demonstrate the need to implement rational management techniques to improve the well-being and performance of sows and piglets in the maternity ward.