Using phytogenics to boost gut health in weaned piglets

An optimal and consistent piglet weight at the end of the nursery period is necessary to exploit and realise the full genetic potential of growing/finishing pigs. An optimal start after weaning is the basis for a successful pig production. Weaning is a stressful moment of a piglet’s life as it can be accompanied by gastrointestinal disorders. The term ‘gut health’ is widely used in order to define animal health and can be interpreted in many different ways. The definition provided by Bisc