ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 29 Healthy piglets after weaning Understand the challenges to provide the right support Early and abrupt separation Diet change leaving the milk behind Water quality and supply can be tricky Environmental stress and new roommates High disease pressure Weaning management is critical for piglet performance decrease performance diarrhea increase mortality decrease feed intake Feed intake It is crucial that piglets eat as soon as possible. Formulate high palatable feed and focus on minimizing microbiological contamination The right feed additives Combine additives with synergistic modes of action. Focus on minimizing pathogenic bacteria and viruses Digestible feed Avoid challenging the immature enzymatic system. Otherwise more substrate is available for the pathogens to thrive Prepare the room Adjust feed trays and make sure feed is available. Check temperature and ventilation systems Support via water Liquid products provide effective support at the right moment. Use to reduce pathogenic bacteria overgrowth. Microbiota management Develop feed concepts focused on promoting a stable gut microbiota and optimum nutrient utilization Support the piglets with efficient solutions Support performance in critical times
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