Stress management in pigs is essential to their welfare and performance.
Among common stress factors, thermal discomfort, vaccination, weaning, housing conditions and food or nutritional deficiencies can increase nervousness and aggressive behaviour.
Mode of action:
Calmer piglets, pigs and sows during periods of stress.
- Reduction in aggressive behaviour (biting, head-butting, etc.) in favour of social interaction with their fellow pigs.
- Optimised performance: improved ADG (Average Daily Gain), CI (Consumption Index) and reduced mortality under the mother).
- Nutritional support in the Animal Welfare sector (intact tail, whole male, etc.).
Proven performance:
Using Robus Zen in pig feed helps to optimise performance*:
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Techniques:
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Piglet under the mother :
-2.2% piglet mortality
3kg litter weight at weaning -
Fattening pig:
-0.14 consumption index for fattening
+3.6 kg live weight and +33g ADG
+18% positive social interactions
-42% reduction in aggressive behaviour
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- Economic :
- 5 margin/feed cost per fattening pig
- Potential ROI of 1:5
Scientific references:
*Proven results from several Techna trials on farms and research stations in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
