Piglets in the era without zinc oxide

Many solutions have existed to avoid the occurrence of post-weaning diarrhoea, but one by one they are disappearing from the veterinarian’s toolbox, think of antibiotics or zinc oxide. Time to think of new solutions for an old problem. Post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) is a highly prevalent enteric disease, affecting piglets during the first two weeks after weaning. The disease is characterised by diarrhoea, dehydration and low performance. Mortality may reach up to 30%, thus representing an econo