Piglet gut health: An economic proposition

06-03-2020 | | |
There is an intrinsic link between gut health and the immune system. Photo: Ronald Hissink
There is an intrinsic link between gut health and the immune system. Photo: Ronald Hissink
A healthy gut is one that is not just free of disease, but one with which the piglet can perform to its full genetic potential, in a sustainable way. The main question is: How can we make sure a gut is as healthy as possible? A healthy, well-developed piglet will lead to a healthy, well-developed pig. But for this to happen, piglet gastrointestinal (GI) health needs careful consideration. For any animal to grow and develop, it must assimilate the nutrients from either its mother’s milk or its


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Emily Marshall Technical coordinator, Alltech