A complete and total update on Gestation and Maternity Management in Swine Farming with the most comprehensive and effective program on the online educational market”

The swine sector requires, now more than ever, professionals who can respond to the daily challenges of pig production and clinical practice in swine farming. However, continuing training after completing undergraduate studies is sometimes complicated because it is difficult to balance it with family and work life. So, this TECH online program is an opportunity for swine professionals to continue training and specializing in order to improve their daily work as a veterinary technician on farms and also to access other jobs of greater responsibility in integrators, cooperatives and consulting firms.

Undoubtedly, pork is one of the main meats consumed in the world. This Postgraduate diploma in Gestation and Maternity Management in Swine Farming delves into the growing livestock sector.  

This intensive program deals with the most important aspects of Gestation and Maternity Management in Swine Farming so veterinary professionals acquire specialized, global and complete knowledge of the swine sector. It is taught by a team of professors with experience in teaching, research and practice in farming and insemination centers.    

The program in Gestation and Maternity Management in Swine Farming provides veterinary professionals with specific and specialized training in stabilizing and monitoring patients, as well as diagnosing and treating the most important swine pathologies in this field.  

In addition to the theoretical knowledge, the course authors contribute their vision, advice and experience, making this Postgraduate diploma a unique training, given the exhaustively practical contents and professional advice.  

All the modules include recommended scientific literature, photographs and videos of the authors doing their work in order to place veterinary professionals in practical scenarios for each case that can later be transferred to their clinical work.  

The Postgraduate diploma in Gestation and Maternity Management in Swine Farming contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The contents are accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection, which guarantees students will be able to use their available time to achieve their objective of gaining a higher qualification. Furthermore, the program's methodological design integrates the latest advances in educational technology, facilitating students' learning. 

Join the elite, with this highly effective program and open new pathways to help you advance in your professional progress"

The Postgraduate diploma in Gestation and Maternity Management in Swine Farming contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The latest technology in online teaching software 
• A highly virtual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand  
• Practical cases presented by practicing experts 
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems 
• Teaching supported by telepractice  
• Continuous updating and recycling systems 
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification 
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums 
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 
• Supplementary documentation databases that are permanently available, even after finishing the course

A complete program that will allow you to acquire the most advanced knowledge in all the specialized areas of veterinarian intervention"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with the up-to-date knowledge we are aiming for. A multidisciplinary team of professionals trained and experienced in different environments, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but above all, they will bring their practical knowledge from their own experience to the course: one of the differential qualities of this program. 

The efficiency of the methodological design of this Postgraduate Diploma, enhances the student's understanding of the subject. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. This way, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your learning.  

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use online learning:  with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way. 

Our innovative online learning concept will give you the opportunity to learn through an immersive experience, which will provide you with a faster integration and a much more realistic view of the contents: “learning from an expert”

With the experience of working professionals and the analysis of real cases of success, in a high-impact learning approach”

The contents have been developed by different experts, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills necessary to become true experts in this field.  

A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Sows: Gestation, Farrowing and Lactation 

1.1. Gestation Diagnosis: Work Organization in Pregnant Sows 

1.1.1. Gestation Diagnosis  
1.1.2. Work Organization in Pregnant Sows 
1.1.3. Planning Mating and Gestational Objectives  

1.2. Gestation Physiology 

1.2.1. First-Third Gestation: Implantation
1.2.2. Second-Third Gestation: Embryogenesis  
1.2.3. Third-Third Gestation: Fetal Growth and Appendages 

1.3. Pregnant Sow Management

1.3.1. First-Third Gestation 

1.3.1.1. Detecting the Most Frequent Management Errors  
1.3.1.2. Proper Management  

1.3.2. Second-Third Gestation 

1.3.2.1. Detecting the Most Frequent Management Errors  
1.3.2.2. Proper Management  

1.3.3. Third-Third Gestation  

1.3.3.1. Detecting the Most Frequent Management Errors 
1.3.3.2. Proper Management  

1.4. Pregnant Sow Diet

1.4.1. Diet Curve in Pregnant Sows 
1.4.2. Pregnant Sow Needs 
1.4.3. Pathology associated with Dietary Failure during Gestation 

1.5. Peripartum Physiology 

1.5.1. Three Day Prepartum
1.5.2. Birth 
1.5.3. First Four Day Postpartum

1.6. Sow Management during Peripartum 

1.6.1. Delivery Preparation  

1.6.1.1. Detecting the Most Frequent Management Errors  
1.6.1.2. Proper Management  

1.6.2. Delivery Management  

1.6.2.1. Detecting the Most Frequent Management Errors 
1.6.2.2. Proper Management  

1.6.3. First Four Day Postpartum Management 

1.6.3.1. Detecting the Most Frequent Management Errors  
1.6.3.2. Proper Management 

1.7. Sow Diet during Peripartum 

1.7.1. Sow Diet Curve during Peripartum
1.7.2. Sow Needs during Peripartum 
1.7.3. Pathology associated with Dietary Failure during Peripartum 

1.8. Reproductive Physiology during Lactation 

1.8.1. Lactation Physiology  
1.8.2. Uterine Involution and Ovarian Activity Onset 

1.9. Sow Management during Lactation 

1.9.1. Common Errors in Sow Management during Lactation 
1.9.2. Environment Management  
1.9.3. Proper Sow Management during Lactation 
1.9.4. Wet Nurse Preparation 

1.10. Sow Diet during Lactation 

1.10.1. Sow Diet Curve during Lactation 
1.10.2. Sow Needs during Lactation
1.10.3. Pathology associated with Dietary Failure during Lactation 

Module 2. Piglets 

2.1. Facilities and Environment Control in the Maternity Ward 

2.1.1. General Housing Criteria in the Labor-Lactation Phase 
2.1.2. Piglet Environmental Needs 
2.1.3. Types: Fixed and Removable Cages 
2.1.4. New Facility Models: Group Lactation 

2.2. Neonatal Care 

2.2.1. Primary Care  
2.2.2. Suckling Piglet Physiology  

2.3. Colostrum 

2.3.1. What Is Colostrum? 
2.3.2. Colostrum Function 
2.3.3. Techniques to Improve Piglet Colostrum 
2.3.4. Immunology and Perinatal Mortality  

2.4. Adoptions and Nurturing 

2.4.1. The Litter Problem in Hyperprolific Sows 
2.4.2. Piglet Selection for Adoption 
2.4.3. Types of Adoption: 24 Hours vs. 2.4 Days after Birth 
2.4.4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Adoption 

2.5. Litter Processing: Iron Deficiency Anemia 

2.5.1. Routine Litter Processes or Treatments  
2.5.2. Iron Deficiency Anemia  
2.5.3. Piglet Diet during Lactation  

2.6. Non-Infectious Pathology in Newborns

2.6.1. Congenital Malformations  
2.6.2. Litter Heterogeneity  
2.6.3. Other Pathologies  

2.7. Piglet Management during Weaning 

2.7.1. Age at Weaning: Early vs. Conventional Weaning 
2.7.2. Post-Weaning Stress: Causes and Corrective Measures   
2.7.3. Intestinal Health  

2.8. Facilities, Environment Control and Diet for Weaned Piglets 

2.8.1. Different Types of Enclosed vs. Open Housing in Weaning 
2.8.2. Piglet Environmental Needs in Weaning  
2.8.3. Diet 

2.9. Piglet Management and Diet during Fattening: Immunocastration

2.9.1. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Influencing Piglet Growth 
2.9.2. Different Phased Production Systems: Conventional, Isowean and Wean-to-Finish Systems 
2.9.3. Male Immunocastration 
2.9.4. Female Immunocastration 
2.9.5. Welfare during Fattening  

2.10. Piglet Behavior and Welfare 

2.10.1. Newborn Piglet Behavior: Cannibalism, Intra-Litter Competition, etc. 
2.10.2. Weaned Piglet Behavior: Hierarchization, Socialization, etc.  
2.10.3. Welfare in Maternity Wards 
2.10.4. Weaned Piglet Welfare 

Module 3. Gestation and Maternity: Main Diseases 

3.1. Parvovirus: Leptospirosis Brucelosis 

3.1.1. Introduction  
3.1.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.1.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.1.4. Diagnosis 
3.1.5. Treatment, Control and Prevention 

3.2. Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) 

3.2.1. Introduction  
3.2.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.2.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.2.4. Diagnosis 
3.2.5. Control and Prevention 

3.3. Neonatal Diarrhea caused by E. Coli 

3.3.1. Introduction  
3.3.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.3.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.3.4. Diagnosis 
3.3.5. Treatment, Control and Prevention 

3.4. Clostridiosis 

3.4.1. Introduction  
3.4.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.4.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.4.4. Diagnosis 
3.4.5. Treatment, Control and Prevention 

3.5. Rotavirus 

3.5.1. Introduction  
3.5.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.5.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.5.4. Diagnosis 
3.5.5. Control and Prevention 

3.6. Coccidiosis and Other Parasitic Diseases 

3.6.1. Introduction  
3.6.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.6.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.6.4. Diagnosis 
3.6.5. Treatment, Control and Prevention 

3.7. Streptococci 

3.7.1. Introduction  
3.7.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.7.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.7.4. Diagnosis 
3.7.5. Treatment, Control and Prevention 

3.8. Glassër's Disease 

3.8.1. Introduction  
3.8.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.8.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.8.4. Diagnosis 
3.8.5. Treatment, Control and Prevention 

3.9. Aujeszky’s Disease 

3.9.1. Introduction  
3.9.2. Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 
3.9.3. Clinical Signs and Lesions 
3.9.4. Diagnosis 
3.9.5. Control and Prevention 

3.10. Health Legislation 

3.10.1. Introduction  
3.10.2. The Concept of One Health 
3.10.3. World Organization for Animal Health International Standards (OIE) 
3.10.4. General Animal Health Legislation 
3.10.5. Current Plans for the Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents 

This training will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"