2. Introduction
Young animal nutrition at Nuscience is based on two pillars:
FEED INTAKE
as much as possible
as early as possible
YAN at Nuscience
ANIMAL HEALTH
as strong as possible
immunity: quality >> quantity

3. Young Animals
Piglets

4. Maximum performance
In practice “MAXIMUM” performance of young piglets is highly desirable
Maximum feed intake
Maximum health
Maximum growth
WHY ?

5. Maximum performance Weaned piglets with “MAXIMUM” performance
- cope better with post-weaning stress - are less susceptible to diseases
- adjust better to solid starter diets
- require less expensive starter diets
“MAXIMUM “ performance is hardly achievable in commercially raised piglets
- high litter sizes => lower birth weights - often insufficient quantity of sow milk
- weaning at early age
- intestinal physiology is not fully developed (digestion and absorption of nutrients)
- many stress factors around weaning
But …

6. Determining factors Weaning weight
The impact of weaning weight on final slaughter weight
Weight (kg)
Weaning
Slaughterhouse
(Model according to Wolters and Ellis ; Binnendijk et al.,)
Estimation : a difference of 1 kg weaning weight → a difference of 5-7 kg slaughter weight or ± 5 days sooner to slaughterhouse

7. Determining factors Feed intake
In young piglets growth responds linearly to feed intake:
To increase feed intake well balanced, well digestible and palatable (pre)starter diets are advised

8. Determining factors Feed intake
Intake of solid creep feed before weaning enhances villi development
A larger surface results in a higher absorption capacity for nutrients
Less undigested nutrients available for fermentation by pathogens at colon level

9. Determining factors Weaning weight Advice ? Cost ?
Weaning weight and/or growth 1st week after weaning have a tremendous effect on subsequent performance and final slaughter weight
Advice ?
Create a smooth transition from suckling to weaning with well balanced, well digestible and palatable prestarter diets → extra supply of well digestible protein, fat and carbohydrates next to the sow milk
→ heavier piglets at weaning (= increased body fat reserves more mature digestive system)
→ piglets cope better with weaning stress factors
→ increased post-weaning performance !!!
Cost ?
Cost price of ± € 0.50 / piglet => € 2 -3 extra yield at the end

11. Babito
Application
Product : Creep feed in meal form for newborn piglets Use :
birth day w – 7 days weaning
BABITO
Always supply clean drinking water next to Babito
Mix in the beginning 1/3 of Babito with 2/3 of water to help the piglets to adapt to the solid creep feed
When feed intake is high enough, switch to a Nuscience prestarter (Crespina or Safina) or mix with a Vitapops based starter feed

12. Babito Product characteristics Why Babito ?
High content of fats suitable for newborn piglets
High content of highly digestible proteins / immunoglobulins
High content of palatable and functional feed ingredients
High content of heat treated cereals
Why Babito ?
More vital piglets / lower mortality rate
Piglets are better prepared to weaning / no delay in growth around weaning
Obviously more uniform litters at weaning and afterwards
A higher weight at weaning (0.5 kg) and higher post-weaning performance

13. Babito Why Babito ? More uniform litters at weaning and afterwards
A higher weaning weight and higher post-weaning performance

14. PALATABILITY / FEED INTAKE
Summary
PALATABILITY / FEED INTAKE
HEALTH
Nuscience concept
FARROWING HOUSE
WEANING
PIGLET NURSERY

15. Health supporting raw materials
Focus on health supporting raw materials
Organic acids
Etheric oils
Medium chain fatty acids
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Enzymes

16. Health supporting raw materials
Focus on health supporting raw materials
The aim of the Nuscience health concept for young piglets
Regulation of the intestinal microflora
(pathogenic bacteria ↓ + stimulating good bacteria)
Lowering the infection pressure in the intestine
Optimalisation of the intestinal health
Improving the general health status of the animal
General improvement of the animal performance

17. Thank you for your attention!