Supporting colostrum and milk production in sows

Genetic improvement has resulted in much larger litter sizes for each sow. In fact, today’s hyper-prolific sows have such large litters that colostrum and milk production cannot keep up with the piglet’s demands. This severely affects the piglet’s health, because it is the initial feeding of colostrum that kickstarts their immune system. Optimal sow diets and nutritional support for the piglets, starting at the earliest stages, makes an enormous difference in a sow’s health and gives piglets a strong start in life.