Why Are These Piglets Drinking Voluntarily So Early?

Early voluntary intake can be a challenge during a piglet’s first days of life. But what changes when a nutritional solution is designed to resemble what piglets naturally recognise?

Tonisity Px is formulated with high palatability, featuring a sweet-sour flavour profile (pH ~4) and a texture designed to resemble sow’s milk, supporting voluntary intake from as early as day 2 of life.

The evidence shows strong acceptance:
• Average intake: 445 ml from the 500 ml offered daily per litter
• By day 8, 90% of litters consume more than 400 ml

High palatability may also help improve oral medication intake, with studies showing piglets consumed:
• 94% of prescribed antibiotics when delivered with Tonisity Px
• 33% when mixed with water alone

When intake is voluntary, consistent and established early, opportunities to support intestinal development may begin sooner.

What has been most effective on your farms to improve oral intake in young piglets? Share your experience in the comments.