Maternity Care for Pigs

The farrowing period is a critical phase in the life of piglets and requires a well-thought-out barn design. With good heating, reliable maternity aids, and well-designed trolleys, you can work more safely and efficiently. You'll also find products for piglet nutrition, care, and hygiene measures clearly presented here.

Stable Brothers provides complete solutions for postpartum care in pig barns. Want to learn more about the right temperature or heating solutions for piglet nests? Then check out our barn heating advice page. Do you have questions about applications or product combinations? Feel free to contact us.contactcome on, we'd love to think along with you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the ideal temperature in the piglet nest?

The temperature in the piglet nest should be between 30 and 35°C. This prevents hypothermia and promotes the intake of colostrum and feed.

What do you use a piglet handling cart for?

This mobile workstation helps to treat piglets efficiently (such as castration, tail docking or iron injection) and prevents unnecessary stress.

How often should I clean maternity pens during the maternity period?

Daily inspection and maintenance of hygiene are essential. Deep cleaning takes place after each farrowing cycle, before re-inseminating the sow.

Are heat lamps or heat mats better for piglets?

Both are suitable, but heat mats are more energy-efficient and safer to use. Heat lamps provide direct radiant heat, which some pig farmers prefer.

When do I start feeding piglets?

Supplemental feeding can be started from day 3-4 with piglet porridge or special piglet feed. This supports growth and prepares them for weaning.

Other categories for pigs

Postpartum care doesn't stand alone. Other product categories are also important for a smooth farrowing process and healthy piglet rearing. Below you'll find additional solutions that are often combined with postpartum care:

• Cleaning and Disinfection for Pigs: foam cleaners, disinfectants and related accessories.
• Pest Control for Pigs: traps, poison, fly strips and biological pesticides.
• Injection material for pigs: syringes, needles, dosing systems and parts.
• Water and Feed for Pigs: drinking nipples, feeding troughs, supplements and dosing equipment.
• Stable supplies for pigs: gloves, boots, lights, brushes and tools.
• Animal Health for Pigs: measuring tapes, observation tools and diagnostic aids.
• Artificial Insemination for Pigs: pipettes, extensions, insemination gel and transport solutions.
• Animal Recognition for Pigs: sprays, pens, ear tags and marking equipment.
• Carcass storage for pigs: cool boxes, carcass carts and transport and storage equipment.
• Distraction material for pigs: teething balls, play ropes, straw briquettes and Porkyplay solutions.
• Stall Equipment for Pigs: partitions, feeding troughs, floor drainage and mounting materials.