Stool management for sows: Keep the GI tract moving

The performance of sows in north-western Europe has increased dramatically over the past 10 years. The overall benchmark now is to produce 30 pigs/sow/year. To achieve this, the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract has to be supported and working well to optimally supply the uterus with nutrients and guarantee high performance. The gastro-intestinal (GI) tract is one of the most sensitive systems in the pig. The intestine is in direct contact with the environment and has the task to enzymatically diges