Novel strategy for better nutrient use in piglets

Weaning is a most critical period in the life of a piglet. The change from the sow’s milk to solid feeds often causes a drop in feed intake and intestinal problems. Many companies try to minimise this drop in performance by adding intake enhancers to the starter feeds. A solution may be a coated solution based on phytogenics and flavours. With the recent and projected increase in the human population and consequent demand for animal products worldwide, the identification of novel strategies to