The first days of life determine how a piglet develops. During this phase, the foundation for gut health, growth, and resilience is established. When the gut is supported early, the animals benefit throughout the entire rearing period.
The Start Makes the Difference
Immediately after birth, the gut is not yet fully developed. At the same time, colonization with important microorganisms begins here.
Targeted support ensures that:
- feed intake is stimulated early
- a stable gut flora can develop
- physiological digestion is supported
What works well here has long-term effects.
Results from Practice
A practical trial with 480 litters demonstrates the benefits of early feeding of BEWI®-SAN Digest:
- lower suckling piglet losses
- higher weaning weights
- more uniform development
In detail, the results showed:
higher weaning weight per piglet
-12.6%
suckling piglet losses
Why Early Support Is So Important
Stable gut development in the first days creates the foundation for healthy animals. Gut development determines how well:
What This Means for the Farm
Early feed intake creates favorable conditions for:
- more stable piglets during the suckling phase
- fewer losses
- better performance until weaning
Recommendation for Practice
The combination of early feed intake and targeted support has proven effective in the barn:
- early provision directly after birth
- support of gut flora in the first days
- consistent feeding until weaning
Important: Colostrum supply always comes first. BEWI-SAN Digest can then be offered from the 2nd day of life.
How BEWI®-SAN Digest Supports:
BEWI®-SAN Digest supports early feed intake and positive gut development. Through early habituation to solid feed, the piglets are simultaneously prepared for the critical phase of weaning.
Conclusion
Those who support gut development early and accustom piglets to solid feed in time create favorable conditions for a successful suckling and weaning phase. BEWI®-SAN Digest addresses exactly this – starting from the second day of life.
