SPC for piglets: Performance and immunity

In the search of finding suitable protein sources for weanling nutrition, soy protein concentrate may be a suitable ingredient. The component has reduced levels of anti-nutritional factors and high digestibility of amino acids. Weaning is a critical moment in the life of a piglet. The stress generated when sow milk is substituted for less digestible plant proteins is one of the challenges faced by newborns. Soybean meal, commonly used in pre-starter diets causes a transient hypersensitivity in