Copper is key for piglet performance

Copper is essential to a functional immune system and optimal health. Supplementing nursery pig rations with copper can improve daily gain and feed conversion ratios. Choosing the right type of copper defines its availability in the digestive tract,?minimises excretion into the environment and ?maximises return. The weaning process is a stressful one for piglets. A new environment, pen mates and feed source can all impact the feed intake and growth potential of young animals. Meeting their esse