Whether it comes to improving the slaughter rate of pigs, ensuring uniformity among piglets, or reducing the growth period of growing pigs, everything starts with the piglet. From the moment they are born, proper management is essential. During the nursing phase, we introduce specific feed materials to support gastrointestinal development and prepare them for solid food. Once weaned, piglets begin consuming starter feed. At this stage, nutrition becomes critical, as it lays the foundation for their overall growth performance. For improved broiler pigs, it's important to test and optimize their nutritional plan to maximize growth efficiency and achieve the desired carcass quality. In Eastern Europe, where there is a wide variety of pig breeds—both modern and traditional—a flexible feeding strategy is crucial. The focus should be on identifying the best feeding plan for each region. However, regardless of location, the right feeding method that helps pigs reach their full genetic potential must start with high-quality suckling or feeder feed. The quality of the feed for piglets and feeders plays a vital role in their optimal growth. Early feeding is especially important, as we want piglets to start eating immediately after weaning and consume more weaning diets to maintain a healthy gut environment. The amount of feed consumed by weaned piglets depends largely on the diet’s quality—whether it is easily digestible. Piglet diets should follow a consistent formula to ensure uniform preparation at every meal. Only when a new formula has been tested and proven to improve growth performance should it be implemented. It is also essential that the processing method for piglet feed is correct, to protect heat-sensitive milk proteins from damage. Due to the careful production required, even though only small quantities are produced per hour, many piglet feeds are made in specialized facilities. These environments help maintain high feed quality. A 2008 study highlighted the importance of roughage quality on post-weaning piglet performance. It compared seven different whey sources in a corn-soybean meal diet against an untreated control group. Whey was added at 10%, and feeding started five days after weaning. Results showed varying growth performances, with some whey sources increasing daily gain by up to 18%. This study underlined the need to select high-quality whey for early weaning piglets. In addition to milk protein quality, all other components in the feed must meet high standards to prevent slow growth in newly weaned pigs. The impact of feed quality and specialized production explains why many Eastern European countries import piglet feed rather than produce it locally. To ensure quality, it’s important to source from reliable suppliers who can provide high-quality roughage. All piglet and feeder diets should be highly digestible. Ingredients like cooked cereals, high-quality fishmeal, and milk proteins enhance digestibility, leading to better growth performance and fewer health issues. Using these ingredients can reduce sickness rates, mortality, and weight variation among pigs. In one study, digestible feeds reduced the percentage of sick or dying pigs by 94%. High digestibility also helps minimize weight differences between pigs, which is crucial when moving them to the finishing house. A smaller weight difference means a more effective feeding strategy. Ideally, weight differences should remain minimal until slaughter, allowing for a larger number of pigs to be sold at once, maximizing profits. Pigs fed high-digestibility feed gained an average of 410 grams more than those on conventional diets. After 11 days on a standard diet, the final results showed a 2.25 kg increase in average body weight. Clearly, the quality and digestibility of feed after weaning are not just about meeting immediate needs—they have long-term benefits throughout the entire rearing period. Management remains a key factor. Even with high-quality feed, poor management can undermine its effectiveness. For example, some producers in Eastern Europe avoid using compound feeds during the nursery phase, preferring to use only one or two pre-weaning feeds. They often don’t realize that this simple approach can harm post-weaning performance and increase feeding costs. Piglet nutritional needs change as they grow, and using compound feeds is the only way to meet these evolving demands. In conclusion, using high-quality feed for piglets and feeders provides a strong foundation for their growth. As the saying goes, “A good start leads to a good end.” With proper management and feeding programs, pigs can reach their full potential. **Editor's Note:** 1. Feed formulations should vary depending on the breed of pig. Each breed has unique growth patterns and nutritional requirements, yet most commercial feeds are based on generalized nutrition plans. Feed companies still have a long way to go in developing more precise, stage-specific feed options. 2. The article emphasizes the importance of adding high-quality whey powder in the early post-weaning period. While domestic piglet feed may already include similar ingredients like aromatics, the cost is often higher, around 10 yuan per pound. It’s unclear what exact materials are being used by farmers. 3. Some pig farmers in Taiwan remove sows after weaning and give piglets a few days of artificial milk before moving them to the nursery. It would be interesting to know how this practice is handled in other regions.

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