Piglets profit from combination milk and milk replacer

Neonatal nutrition using milk replacers can support sows in raising large litter sizes. How do piglets behave and which piglets are taking advantage of this ‘extra’ milk supply? Recent trial results show behavioural patterns in young piglets. By Moniek van den Bosch, Cargill Cargill carried out trials at its Animal Nutrition Innovation Center, Velddriel, the Netherlands, to look at the effect of supplementary milk via a cup system on piglet performance and feeding behaviour. Prov