Boosting weaned piglets with algae

Weaning is one of the most sensitive periods within pig production systems. Piglets at this age encounter simultaneously several stressors and they are not fully developed immunologically. Macroalgal polysaccharides can support immune and gut barrier functions during this moment of risk known as the ‘immunity gap’. Weaning is a multi-factorial stressful period that results in a low feed intake. This reduction in feed consumption will have a direct impact on the structure; and the digestive