Nutrient sensing in pigs: A review

You would think that voluntary feed intake in pigs is based on nutritional needs. But there is much more going on. Nutrient sensing and the cross-talk between tongue, gut and brain play significant roles in how much the animal eats. A high feed intake in young pigs is important to obtain maximum growth, hence leading to a better return on investment for the farmer. Foremost, the diet should contain all the nutrients the animal needs to grow and stay healthy. Young piglets often get a smaller pe