Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material / Authors: J.R. Pluske, J. Le Dividich, and M.W.A. Verstegen -- Restricted Access -- Introduction / Authors: John Pluske, Jean Le Dividich, and Martin Verstegen -- Restricted Access -- Growth of the weaned pig -- Author: I.H. Williams -- Restricted Access -- Nutritional management of the pig in preparation for weaning / Authors: R.H. King and J.R. Pluske -- Restricted Access -- Behavioural changes and adaptations associated with weaning / Authors: P. Mormède and M. Hay -- Restricted Access -- Metabolic and endocrine changes around weaning -- Author: F.R. Dunshea -- Restricted Access -- Factors affecting the voluntary feed intake of the weaned pig / Authors: P.H. Brooks and C.A. Tsourgiannis -- Restricted Access -- Digestive physiology of the weaned pig / Authors: H.M. Miller and R.D. Slade -- Restricted Access -- Diet-mediated modulation of small intestinal integrity in weaned piglets / Authors: M.A.M. Vente-Spreeuwenberg and A.C. Beynen -- Interactions between the intestinal microflora, diet and diarrhoea, and their influences on piglet health in the immediate post-weaning period / Authors: D.E. Hopwood and D.J. Hampson -- Aspects of intestinal immunity in the pig around weaning / Authors: M.R. King, D. Kelly, P.C.H. Morel, and J.R. Pluske -- Nutritional requirements of the weaned pig / Authors: M.D. Tokach, S.S. Dritz, R.D. Goodband, and J.L. Nelssen -- Intestinal nutrient requirements in weanling pigs / Authors: D. Burrin and B. Stoll -- Environmental requirements and housing of the weaned pig / Authors: F. Madec, J. Le Dividich, J.R. Pluske, and M.W.A. Verstegen -- Saving and rearing underprivileged and supernumerary piglets, and improving their health at weaning / Authors: J. Le Dividich, G.P. Martineau, F. Madec, and P. Orgeur -- Productivity and longevity of weaned sows / Authors: A. Prunier, N. Soede, H. Quesnel, and B. Kemp -- Conclusions / Authors: J.R. Pluske, J. Le Dividich, and M.W.A. Verstegen -- List of authors / Authors: J.R. Pluske, J. Le Dividich, and M.W.A. Verstegen -- Index / Authors: J.R. Pluske, J. Le Dividich, and M.W.A. Verstegen.

'Weaning the Pig: Concepts and Consequences' is a new book that addresses the major issues surrounding the weaning process, both for piglets and the breeding herd, in modern-day pig production. The post-weaned pig presents many challenges to the manager, stockperson and nutritionist, and as such is a critical phase in the overall production system. Numerous challenges are also faced by the sow, which is required to be rebred as soon as possible after weaning. This book draws together summaries of research dealing with both piglets and the sow, and is a unique book in this regard. Accordingly, the material presented covers in detail the following areas associated with the weaning process: growth of the weaned pig, nutritional management in preparation for weaning, behavioural changes and adaptations around weaning, voluntary feed intake, digestive physiology, modulation of small intestinal integrity, the intestinal microflora and diarrhoeal diseases after weaning, intestinal immunity, nutritional requirements and intestinal requirements of the weaned pig, environmental and housing issues after weaning, saving and rearing supernumery and underprivileged piglets, and productivity and longevity of the weaned sow. The chapters have been written by acknowledged experts from around the world. The book is an ideal reference for all professions associated with the pig industry, and is invaluable as a text for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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