Helping sows thrive in a demanding industry
In today’s swine industry, the stakes are rising, and so are the demands placed on sows. With litter sizes growing and expectations for piglet survival intensifying, producers are navigating a landscape where every decision matters.
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The modern sow is expected to deliver more piglets, recover faster, and maintain consistent performance across cycles, all while facing mounting physiological stress and environmental variability.
These pressures are reshaping how producers think about sow management. It is no longer just about feed: it is about resilience, ‘livability’ (piglet survival rates) and precision. These are the questions Livelle answers. Developed by Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health, Livelle is a comprehensive toolbox designed to help sows thrive, not just survive, in today’s demanding production environment.
By integrating advanced nutrition technologies, digital platforms and expert insights, Livelle enables producers to nourish success by enabling sows to wean more piglets with maximised livability. This holistic approach supports sow health, optimises piglet outcomes and drives sustainable productivity.
Precision meets performance
Livelle is a full-spectrum portfolio tailored to the evolving needs of modern sow management. By combining nutrition technologies, digital platforms and guidance, Livelle enables producers to implement strategies that support sow health and piglet livability and vitality across every stage of production.
At the core of the Livelle portfolio is the Cargill Nutrition System (CNS), a nutrient-first platform that prioritises nutritional value over ingredients. By leveraging one of the industry’s largest nutrient databases, CNS enables precision formulation tailored to each farm’s unique conditions. Complementing this is the Micronutrition & Health Solution (MHS) portfolio, featuring applications like XPC postbiotics and Fresta F phytogenics — both designed to support sow performance from gestation through lactation and promote healthy, productive litters.
Supporting livability
As litter sizes increase, so does the importance of piglet livability, the number of viable piglets a sow can raise, influenced by stillbirths and pre-weaning losses. Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health addresses this challenge with postbiotics such as XPC. These play a large part in this strategy. By enhancing colostral quality, supporting gut integrity, and promoting a resilient microbiota, XPC contributes to strong piglets and more consistent litter performance. Under challenging conditions, XPC has been shown to improve sow reproductive outcomes by up to +1 pigs per sow per year (PSY) and increase average litter weight by 3.8 kg.
Nourishing success
Lactation is one of the most nutritionally demanding phases for sows, and feed intake is a key driver of both sow recovery and piglet development. Fresta F, a plant-derived feed additive, enhances palatability and supports digestion, leading to an 8% increase in sow feed intake. This improved intake supports body condition, milk quality, and ultimately, strong piglets.
On average, Fresta F has been shown to contribute to a 5% increase in weaning weight and more piglets weaned per litter, two critical metrics for sustainable productivity and long-term herd performance.
Digital tools and support
Cargill also has a suite of digital tools, including Pork MAX, Agriness, and CNS. PorkMax is an economic modelling tool that uses the Cargill Nutrition System (CNS) to help producers make informed decisions about diet formulation, productivity and profitability. Agriness supports pig production management by providing real-time insights into farm performance. Together, these tools enable consultants to respond quickly to changing conditions and fine-tune nutrition strategies with precision and flexibility.
Behind every Livelle solution is a global network of pig experts and research facilities. Their insights ensure that each recommendation is grounded in science and tailored to the realities of modern swine production.
A future-focused framework
By integrating feed technologies, digital tools, and expert guidance, Livelle empowers producers to meet the demands of today’s swine industry while laying the foundation for tomorrow’s success. It is not about curing or preventing, it is about supporting sows and piglets with the right nutrition and tools at the right time so that they can thrive together.
