The best start for piglets

All pig producers know that the first few hours of a piglet’s life are critical to its survival. In addition to a warm, clean housing environment, a readily available supply of nutrients is the key. An effective nutritional strategy can give the weakest piglets thebeststart in life, setting the stage for future growth and development.     Normally piglets receive the initial nutrient boost they need from colostrum. However, some piglets are too weak to get to the udder to feed,