Nutrition
Alternatives to antibiotics abound for preventing post-weaning diarrhea
Direct-fed microbials in sow diets can improve piglet health
Does oral vitamin D3 supplementation help piglet performance post-weaning?
Does a higher quality diet post-weaning translate into better overall performance?
Stabilized rice bran shows promise as a feed ingredient for weaned pigs
Searching for nutritional solutions to intrauterine growth restriction
Do high fibre diets affect feeding motivation in pregnant sows?
Optimizing performance in finishing pigs through proper feeder adjustment
Spray-dried egg shows potential as an alternative protein source for weaned pigs
U.S research suggests that SDE is a valuable nutrient source in nursery pig diets which may provide additional physiological benefits that specifically improve the health of pigs
by JANICE MURPHY
Historically, the post-weaning period has been a focal point for nutrition research since pigs at this stage of production are especially susceptible to disease. This susceptibility is due, in part, to the stress of weaning, an immature immune system and the delicate dietary balance that must be struck to provide nutrients to young pigs with exacting requirements and immature digestive systems.