The post-weaning period is a critical stage in swine production, as piglets are not yet physiologically or immunologically mature at the time of weaning. The Adisseo nutritional approach focuses on ensuring early feed intake, enhancing feed digestibility, and managing oxidative stress and inflammation to reveal the full potential of piglets after weaning.
A 10–15% decrease in feed efficiency is observed during the first week post-weaning, as the piglets are not yet physiologically or immunologically mature.
30–50% of piglets are affected by post-weaning diarrhea, with the shift to a less digestible diet being one of the main causes of this issue.
Piglets experiencing diarrhea can have a 20–30% lower average daily gain directly impacting their growth performance and final body weight.
Despite improvements in livestock management and biosecurity, piglets continue to experience unavoidable stress factors:
All these changes are more challenging since piglets’ digestive and immune systems are not fully developed.
The methods used to reduce the frequency of diarrhea are regulated. Indeed, in some regions Zinc oxide is baned and more and more restrictions are applied on the use of antiobiotics.
The industry needs to rethink constantly its strategy for post-weaning piglets in exploring alternatives such as: implementation of low-protein diets, improvement in raw material management, or the systematic incorporation of mycotoxin binders, etc.
Weaning challenges provokes drastic changes that often result in disrupting voluntary feed intake. Indeed, anorexia is observed during the first 48h after weaning, lasting up to 80 hours after weaning. This disruption causes nutritional deficiencies critical for gut development and weight gain.
Accordingly, enhancing early feed intake, particularly in the first 1-3 days post-weaning, boosts growth, improves intestinal structure and nutrient absorption, and reduces inflammation.
According to Adisseo experts, taste and palatability play a vital role in feeding behavior, with sweet flavors driving energy-seeking instincts. Animals instinctively prioritize sweet tastes and related smells to meet their energy needs, shaping future feeding habits.
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