The maternal influence on intestinal health

Intestinal health is a prime focus for all species. Interventions usually start at an individual level via feed just prior to challenging periods, like weaning in piglets for example. A more cost-effective way to maintain gut health could be via the mother. The intestinal tract is without a doubt fundamental for both feed efficiency but also health in all species. There is a variety of options to improve gut integrity from the illegal, over the socially less accepted like antibiotic growth prom