In Pig Topics: Ensuring a strong start for a strong finishing
- August 22, 2019

In
the Pig Topics Magazine (edition 34 number 4 (2019), p. 21), XVET had the chance
to share some knowledge and information on its product Pro-Start, which helps
piglets to have a powerful start.
Read
the complete text here:
One
of the most important factors that determines piglet livability and performance
through all stages of fattening is the quantity of colostrum that piglets
receive during the first hours after farrowing. This is especially important as
piglets are born without colostrum contains antibodies, specific to the
particular farm. With today´s highly prolific sows and litter numbers up to 13
live-born piglets, there is considerable competition between siblings for the
sows teats in order to receive as much colostrum as possible.
In
order to mobilize also weaker piglets directly after birth, XVET has developed
Pro-Start. The product is applied with a pump directly to the mouth of the
piglet and contains vitamins, soy bean oil, probiotic bacteria and
immunoglobulins from whole egg powder. Fast available energy coming from the fatty
acids of soy bean oil and from niacin enables piglets to move to the sow and
suckle.
Furthermore,
immunoglobulins, Enterococcus faecium and Vitamins A, E and K help piglets’
immunity as additional support.