Get it right from the start

17-12-2018 | | |
Get it right from the start. Photo: Tonisity
Get it right from the start. Photo: Tonisity
The first week of life is crucial for developing a robust intestinal mucosa and ensuring a good gut health. By feeding the intestinal cells from day 2, a novel isotonic protein drink boosts villi development, and later encourages feed consumption, with positive effects that persist up to slaughter. The modern piglet faces many challenges, even in the first week of life. Piglets are born with a relatively undeveloped intestine which grows tremendously right after birth. A piglet’s intestine mu


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
Dooren

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Treena
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