Swine Nutrition Management

16/03/2026

Escaping the Second Parity Dip:
Why it happens, what it really means, and how smarter gilt development, nutrition, and management can turn a perceived setback into long-term sow performance gains.

Link to full article: https://www.swine.co.za/escaping-the-second-parity-dip/

16/03/2026

Weaning is not just a diet change, it’s a biological turning point.

In this latest P3NC blog, we unpack the three P’s of piglet nutrition: Prepared. Productive. Profitable. From creating eaters before weaning to supporting intestinal health during transition, early decisions determine lifetime performance.

Because profitability doesn’t start at slaughter, it starts in the farrowing house.

Link to Full Article: https://p3nc.ca/2026/03/05/the-three-ps-of-piglet-nutrition-prepared-productive-and-profitable/

18/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Jaco!

Your dedication, focus, and strong work ethic make a real impact every day. Thank you for the value you bring and the standard you set.

Wishing you a year filled with growth, success, and exciting new opportunities!

18/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Michelle!

Your dedication, focus, and strong work ethic make a real impact every day. Thank you for the value you bring and the standard you set.

Wishing you a year filled with growth, success, and exciting new opportunities!

17/02/2026

Well done to the Vukani Piggery team on marketing your first batch of pigs. A proud milestone and the start of many more to come. Wishing you continued growth and success.

04/02/2026

Why do we use supplemental milk for piglets

Modern sows produce more milk than ever, but bigger litters change the game.
Supplemental milk isn’t about replacing the sow; it’s about preparing piglets for a milk-free future. Early access to highly digestible liquid nutrition helps piglets learn how to eat, supports gut development, and reduces the post-weaning crash that costs time, health, and money.

Read the full article to see why supplemental milk is no longer optional, it’s strategic.

Creating eaters link to full article: https://p3nc.ca/2025/09/11/creating_eaters/
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30/01/2026

Creating Eaters
Weaning doesn’t fail because of nutrition specs, it fails because piglets don’t eat.

Creating eaters means conditioning piglets before weaning to recognise feed, consume it confidently, and digest it efficiently. Piglets that eat early grow faster, stay healthier, and need fewer interventions later.

Creating eaters isn’t a luxury. It’s the missing link.
Read the full article to see how it’s done.

Creating eaters link to full article: https://p3nc.ca/2025/09/11/creating_eaters/

24/01/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

As we step into 2026, we look forward to continuing our journey together. Wishing you success, growth, and a productive year ahead.
#2026

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Swine Nutrition!

May your festive season be filled with happiness, peace, and joy. Thank you for being part of our journey.

10/12/2025