ISSUE FOCUS 56 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Promising Results Piglets fed with Bigarol Raspberry P showed a significant increase in average daily feed intake and average daily gain compared to those which received the control diet. Specifically, treatment 2, which included 100 g of Bigarol Raspberry P per ton of feed, achieved the best enhancements in daily feed intake and average daily gain compared to the control, treatment 3 (200 g Bigarol Raspberry P per ton of feed), and treatment 4 (400 g Bigarol Raspberry P per ton of feed). CONCLUSION The inclusion of Bigarol Raspberry P in piglet diets significantly enhances feed acceptance, with higher concentrations leading to greater improvements in feed intake and growth. This raspberry flavour effectively supports a smooth transition from sow’s milk to solid feed by increasing feed palatability, which is crucial for maintaining optimal growth rates during weaning. The application of raspberry flavour addresses weaning challenges by boosting feed acceptance, reducing stress, and stimulating appetite, thereby contributing to better growth and overall well-being of piglets. These positive outcomes from field studies underscore the value of incorporating well-formulated flavours into animal nutrition, highlighting their role in improving animal welfare and performance. References 1. Jones, J. B., N. L. Carmichael, C. M. Wathes, R. P. White, and R. B. Jones. 2000. The effects of acute simultaneous exposure to ammonia on the detection of buried odourized food by pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 65, 305–319. 2. B.A.N. Silva, R.L.S. Tolentino, S. Eskinazi, D.V. Jacob, F.S.S. Raidan, T.V. Albuquerque, N.C. Oliveira, G.G.A. Araujo, K.F. Silva and P.F. Alcici. 2017. Evaluation of feed flavor supplementation on the performance of lactating high-prolific sows in a tropical humid climate. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 236: 141-148. 3. Middelkoop, A., Choudhury, R., Gerrits, W.J.J., Kemp, B., Kleerebezem, M., & Bolhuis, J.E. 2018. Dietary diversity affects feeding behaviour of suckling piglets. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 205: 151-158. About Dr. Anne Winkler After obtaining a Diploma in Agricultural Science, Dr. Anne Winkler pursued a Master’s degree in Agricultural Science and Environmental Protection at the University of Applied Sciences in Bingen. In 2018, she earned a PhD in Agricultural Science from Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg. With her strong scientific background, Dr. Winkler now brings her expertise to her role as the Global Product Manager for Flavours & Sweeteners at Phytobiotics. Control Average Daily Gain (g) 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 228 287 271 220 100g Raspberry PE a b b ab 200g Raspberry PE 400g Raspberry PE Figure 2. Effect of Bigarol Raspberry PE on ADG in weaning piglets Control Average Daily Feed Intake (g) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 316 369 362 313 a b b a 200g Raspberry PE 400g Raspberry PE 100g Raspberry PE Figure 1. Effect of Bigarol Raspberry PE on ADFI in weaning piglets
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