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Feeding piglets better: An eight-step checklist

Imagine being a piglet, lying comfortably with brothers and sisters next to mum. And then – without prior notice, you are picked up and dropped off somewhere else in a busy place with loads of others. Gone is the milk, gone is the peace and quiet, help! What can producers do to help this piglet through weaning?

Pig’s eye view just after weaning – who are these pigs? Where’s my mum? I want milk! ... read more »

Never too young for yeast

A lot of research data has been generated concerning use of yeast cell wall fragments in diets for nursery pigs. When all the results are combined, a positive effect is seen on performance in nursery pigs and the younger they are, the bigger the benefit. read more >

Oregano oil gives weaners a boost

The change of the diet is one of the important stress factors during piglet weaning. Nutrition is used as a tool to improve the health of the young animal. The use of essential oils from oregano in the pre-starter diet can improve health and performance on at least the same level as medicated feed or a feed with an antimicrobial growth promoter. read more >

Create your own recipe

No one can guarantee a profit from pig production but attention to feeding management is the key to increasing productivity and reducing costs. read more >

Formulating to solve the intestinal puzzle

Specific ingredients in nursery diets have a supportive role during the development of the digestive tract, and may counteract the stress-related imbalance in intestinal flora. read more >

More water, more weight

For piglets, eating and drinking are inextricably linked. It is very difficult on encourage high dry matter intakes unless sufficient water is consumed. Unfortunately, many producers do not appreciate the importance of a clean, easily accessible water source. read more >

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