DanskReplacement for zinc oxide for piglets
March 2017
R2 Agro are well on the way to finding a replacement for zinc for piglets prior to a total ban on zinc. Tests with Danish and Finnish herds shows good results.
Eases transition to new feeds
Stabilizes the gastrointestinal tract after weaning
Supports growth after weaning
Probiotics and prebiotics contribute to a stable microflora in the gut
Replaces precribed zinc oxide up to 100%
Farm testing in Danish and Finnish swine herds shows that SpeiZi can actually replace use of prescription-only zinc oxide by up to 100%
Reduces stress factors during weaning
It is well known that weaning is a stressful period for the piglet. The major change from feeding almost exclusively on sow milk to receiving solid feed places significant stress on the gastrointestinal system. Additionally, the animal’s incomplete developed immune system is also challenged when the piglet is moved to the piglet stall and mixes with piglets from other litters. These stress factors can put the piglet out of balance, resulting in an unbalanced intestinal function in the initial post-weaning period.
Healthy gut flora
SpeiZi can be used beneficially in stables from when the piglets are 10-14 days old. This results in early establishment of healthy gut flora and helps the piglets transition to new feeds. SpeiZi is used up to the first weeks after weaning.
Replaces zinc up to 100%
New supplementary feed for piglets
R2 Agro have developed SpeiZi, a new supplementary feed for piglets made with seaweed meal and specially selected herbs and plant extracts, all of which have a naturally high antioxidant content.
Reduces cost up to 36%
An economical attractive solution
Practical studies have shown that SpeiZi not only reduces the need to use prescription-only zinc oxide during weaning, but also makes sound economic sense. SpeiZi can reduce costs by up to 36% compared with veterinary zinc.
