Tackling piglet demedication with confidence

07-12-2020 | Specials | Article

Thanks to secured piglet feed, optimal growth performances in post-weaning are reachable without antibiotic or zinc oxide use. Photo: Fred Mouraud

The phasing out of therapeutic use of zinc oxide in piglet feeds is top of mind in Europe and antibiotic reduction is more pressing than ever. To meet these challenges, pig producers have to consider a full approach to pull through and maintain high level of performance. “We have been fortunate that we were not allowed to use a high level of zinc oxide in piglet feeds for over 2 decades in our domestic market. This situation in France has led us to build alternative solutions to manage digest