TRANSITION OF THE SOW

The farrowing process needs to be between four and six hours. Therefore, a smooth birth process is of major importance for the productivity of a sow and her litter. This period encompasses substantial changes and, therefore, physiological and metabolic challenges for the sow. There is a rapid shift in nutrient requirements (gestation to lactation) and nutrient partitioning to support a smooth farrowing process and switch to milk production both to maximise piglet survivability.

The AHV Transition Programme focuses on the period before and after farrowing and supports the sow to withstand the rigorous demands of increased productivity. In this way, we contribute to optimal sow performance and piglet development.

TRANSITION OF THE SOW

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With increasing production levels, there is an equally increased pressure on the sow’s health and piglet survival, especially in highly-prolific sows. The AHV Transition Programme gives the sow the additional support that she needs in this challenging period from gestation to successful lactation. Our products are designed to manage this metabolic transition from gestation to the initiation of the farrowing process and the milk production, for her well-being and that of her offspring.

Benefits

Technology

AHV FarrowPREP is a well-balanced addition to transition feed, especially focusing on farms that experience challenges during the transition, e.g., prolonged farrowing, high level of stillbirth and slow start of colostrum production. The AHV Transition Programme for the sow consists of different effective supplements, supporting the sow in physiological and metabolic changes, and focuses on key parameters for successful farrowing, such as still birth, survival rate and piglet growth rate.

Animal health

The AHV Transition Programme supports the sow in physiological challenges associated with the transition period, enabling her to withstand the rigorous demands of increased productivity. A healthy sow in transition to lactation will have a short and smooth farrowing process and produce a sufficient amount of colostrum, which has a direct effect on the piglets’ chances of survival.

Financial

The AHV Transition Programme promotes ease of farrowing, without complications such as birth help support, and requirements for injectables. Quick recovery is vital to the health of both the sow and the newborn piglets, impacting positively the neonatal piglet survival rate and labour intensity.

The products included in Transition Programme

FarrowPREP

ProLife-S

QS Spray

Frequently Asked Questions

How can an AHV Advisor help me and my business?

AHV offers a hands-on approach to maximise efficiency when adopting our product range and animal health concept. To achieve each individual farmer’s animal health goals, we work with the entire industry to collect data, analyse solution options, recommend a tailor-made plan, provide implementation support and follow-up to ensure success.

How can I find an AHV Advisor near me?

You can find an AHV Advisor near you on the Find Your Advisor page. You can use the filter to search for specific countries, regions, and animal specialisms for the optimal and most relevant results.

Is the support of the AHV Advisor free of charge?

Yes, there are no costs associated with the support provided by our specialists.

How do I place an order, get information about prices or ask about my order?

It is best to contact your local and/or regional Animal Health Advisor for orders, information on our prices and AHV information in general.

If your region is not being represented by AHV yet, please contact the nearest AHV office.

Are AHV Solutions safe to use?

Yes. We develop and produce our solutions under strict conditions to meet our own and international standards.
AHV International has registration according to the Feed Hygiene Regulation (EC) 183/2005 and assurance according to GMP+, SecureFeed and VLOG standards.

Do AHV Solutions affect my dairy or meat products in any way?

Our solutions do not give any colour, odour or taste deviations so your product can be delivered as usual.

Get in touch!

Would you like to be visited by an advisor to discuss the health challenges on your farm together? Our AHV Specialist will be happy to visit you to jointly assess the health of your sows & piglets and come up with appropriate advice.

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TRANSITION OF THE SOW

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