Ensuring piglet performance with a sustainable protein source

The supply of highly digestible proteins to newly weaned piglets is a key factor in effective management of the stress period, which follows weaning. A poor feed transition from liquids to solids can lead to reduced feed intake and diarrhoea and cause substantial economic losses. Various strategies have been developed to give piglets a good start and control the many metabolic disorders related to weaning. One of these strategies is the use of proteins derived from blood plasma. However, there