
LifeStart Swine is a new industry knowledge platform facilitated by Trouw Nutrition
LifeStart Swine uses research, science and expert perspectives to identify best practices in the early life of piglets – interventions that have been shown to have a measurable influence on lifetime performance. With trustworthy, vetted information, producers get the sure footing they need to forge new paths and keep advancing. Behind you every step of the way.

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Explore how lysine supports sow milk production during late gestation, enhancing piglet health and growth
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Discover expert tips on training pig caregivers in this Q&A with pig industry consultant Graeme Pope. The article explores the essential traits of a good stockperson, the value of ongoing training, and how positive handling improves both pig welfare and farm productivity.
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Learn effective gilt management strategies to boost sow lifetime productivity. This video covers key practices in selection, nutrition, and care to support long-term reproductive success.
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Learn how to systematically assess biosecurity risks in swine production and prioritize hazards to improve herd health and disease prevention.
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Discover expert insights from Dr. Nicoline Soede on the impact of body condition loss in young sows during lactation. Learn how it affects fertility, milk production, and long-term sow health, and explore strategies to improve outcomes in swine reproduction.
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