Additional feeding for piglets is not optional but a must!
In recent years, great progress has been made in the genetic performance potential of piglet production. Litter sizes of 14 to 18 live-born piglets are achieved at well-managed pig farms. The sows reach the limits of their lactation performance and lose too much weight in the farrowing pen.
Early feeding of the suckling piglets in the farrowing pen provides relief and at the same time represents the solution to achieve both:
Higher weaning weights of the piglets
Reduced the weight loss of the sows