Piglet diarrhoea: Can amino acid supplementation help?

Post-weaning diarrhoea is a significant health issue in piglets resulting in substantial economic loss in the pig industry. It has been shown that amino acid supplementation can prevent or reduce the incidence of post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets. This article provides an overview of the commonly used amino acids in pig diets and their impact on piglet diarrhoea. The transition from easily digestible liquid milk to more complex, less digestible solid feed alters gut morphology, induces inflam