Post-weaning diarrhoea Additives alone are not enough: in fact, this concept is supported by Cargill’s Nutrition System (CNS) which offers specific nutrients that enhance the digestibility and safety of the diet. CNS provides tools to precisely assess and control the quality of the protein sources and amino acid (AA) digestibility used in piglet feed. Moreover, diet formulation with CNS helps to control intestinal protein fermentation with a specific nutrient, Swine Gut Fermentable Protein. Cargill’s research shows that the lower the intake of this nutrient is, the lower the occurrence of diarrhoea in weaner pigs (Figure 1).


Strengthening the gut In order to successfully decrease fermentable protein without lowering too much the crude protein content in piglet feed, the programme is, among other recommendations, based on the use of a high amount of Provisoy. This highly digestible soy pro- tein concentrate allows excellent protein digestibility and the right essential AA provision for piglets around and after wean- ing. Neopigg Shield AA recommendations are designed to sup- port mucin synthesis in the gut to strengthen the gut barrier system being part of the fourth pillar of shield concept. Protein digestibility is definitively important, as well is the role of fibre if selected for the rheologic capacity when in contact with water (gelling structure). This may ensure a protective layer in the intestine and prevents gut damage at weaning. Associated with other selected sources, fibres also contribute to the homogeneity of the stomach bowl and regulate stomach emptying in order to regulate piglet feed intake. Adapted through dedicated programmes, Neopigg Shield specifications are adjusted for each farm situation depending on feed intake capacity, weaning age related to gut development and allowance for animal protein (blood plasma).


Maintaining growth performance With more than 50 trials conducted on more than 50,000 piglets, the concept is based on strong field trials across Europe. With the therapeutic ZnO ban, from weaning until


delivery, the concept can result in: • Up to 86% reduction in group medication of antibiotics, while ensuring a stable manure score and healthy growth


• Up to 14% improvement on average daily gain (versus ex- isting various medication-free programmes)


• <1.5 FCR between weaning and 70 days of age As an example, implemented in the entire post-weaning period, this concept increased the growability* index up to 15%, regard- less of the initial level of performance on the farm (Figure 2). Neopigg Shield contributes to the maintenance of growth performance while creating the ideal environment in the pig’s gut.


*Growability is an indicator that combines post-weaning survival and growth figures.


References available upon request


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