Red and green algae promoting pig gut health

Seaweed contains ‘sulphated polysaccharides’ – components that are not found in plants, yeast or microalgae. Yet animals do react well to them. Combining sulphated polysaccharides from green and red algae, a new strategy has seen the light that can help weaner pigs in programmes without antibiotics. Modern pig production has dramatically changed in the last years, driven by increasing consumer demand. Pigs have to face several challenges throughout their production cycle and their immune