ARTICLE 86 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 A NUTRITIONAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL GAP The period immediately following weaning is the most critical and challenging phase in piglet production, marked by profound nutritional and immunological stress. Piglets face a dual burden: the sudden transition from highly digestible sow’s milk to solid, often complex, feedstuffs, and an abrupt drop in passive immunity precisely when the gut is most vulnerable to colonization by pathogens like enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC). This scenario frequently results in post-weaning diarrhea (PWD), intestinal damage, reduced feed intake (post-weaning lag), and a severe compromise of long-term growth potential. Addressing this challenge requires more than crude protein delivery; it demands a combination of functional protein sources that work synergistically to offer maximum bioavailability alongside targeted biological activity. Egg powder is specifically manufactured through a gentle spray drying process to meet this requirement, acting not merely as a nutrient source but as a proactive strategy for gut defence and maturation. Its core value lies in its exceptional nutritional profile, a balanced complement of essential amino acids and fatty acids, perfectly paired with a concentration of potent bioactive molecules that bridge the immunological gap and stabilize the intestinal milieu in the absence of traditional prophylactic measures. Egg powder delivers unmatched dual action: Providing a highly digestible, essential amino acid profile for maximum post-weaning growth, while simultaneously delivering bioactive immunoglobulins (IgY) and antimicrobial proteins to boost gut health, mitigate diarrhea, and serve as a functional alternative to pharmacological measures like zinc oxide (ZnO). The Post-weaning Pivot: BRIDGING NUTRITIONAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL GAPS WITH EGG POWDER Alex Diana Lead Product Manager Actipro Veos Group Jordi Ysamat Technical Sales Manager Actipro Veos Group
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