Benefits with milk replacers
Once piglets have received colostrum and are well into the habit of suckling, there are many benefits to be gained from supplementing the sow’s milk with a tasty milk replacer in the farrowing unit.
The sow’s milk is essential for healthy pigs, but the use of high quality milk and sound management make it possible to reduce the number of nursing sows and boost the weaning process per sow.
The milk intake potential of the piglet is greater than the sow's production
Supplementary milk in the farrowing unit is an excellent means of ensuring that all piglets reach their potential milk intake during the suckling period.
By using milk replacers it gives:
Choose the right milk
Regardless of whether manually distributing milk or using a cup system, the milk used must suit the age and requirements of the piglets.
Substitutes for the sow’s fat- and protein-rich milk have to be composed of ingredients that supplement the sow’s milk and ensure the well-being and growth of the piglets.
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