When Balance Breaks: Understanding Gut Dysbiosis and Structural Damage in Nursery Pigs

The nursery phase is a challenging time for piglets and producers alike. The stress of weaning, being in a new environment with a new diet, can wreak havoc on a young pig’s sensitive gut. Understanding what happens at the intestinal level during this phase is essential to designing a feed program that promotes piglet health and productivity. This article in Farm Journal’s PORK by Jesus Acosta, Ph.D., NOVUS Global Swine Research Manager, explains some things that can go wrong in a piglet’s gut and how to reduce post-weaning challenges.