Hormones: Essential to think of when feeding sows

Much attention is paid these days to the correct sow nutrition strategies during gestation and lactation. Yet what about hormonal levels, especially during the transition phase? In these phases of life, they play a pivotal role. As hormones are derived from nutrients, these components should not be forgotten. The life of modern hyperprolific sows is much like running a marathon. They give birth to a large number of piglets and have to produce enough colostrum to give them a vital life start. A