Batch medication of intestinal infections in nursery pigs—A randomised clinical trial on the efficacy of treatment strategy, type of antibiotic and bacterial load on average daily weight gain
Time of treatment for intestinal infections effects grow performance in pigs. Early treatment after weaning, results in higher average daily weight gain. Pathogen detection in faecal pen floor samples is a valuable diagnostic tool. No significant effect of antibiotic compound on average daily weight gain. Doxycycline more efficient in Lawsonia intracellularis treatment than tylosine.