Replacing whey protein concentrate in piglet diets

Whey protein concentrate, or WPC as it is known in the commercial world, is a very important ingredient featured in many piglet formulas, sometimes as the only source of milk protein. High prices drive the search for good alternatives to replace WPC. However, this is not as easy as it seems. In this article we explain the current possibilities. By Ioannis Mavromichalis* The crude protein concentration in WPC varies greatly from 30 to 80%, depending on the level of lactose and ash extraction. T