Swine
Sudden dietary and environmental changes associated with weaning create an imbalance in microflora and reduce protection from GI tract resulting in health issues. Maintaining the stability of the intestinal microbiota is important in preserving intestinal integrity, pig performance and health at all life stages. As an all-natural prebiotic, Tasco® helps maintain healthy gut flora that supports gastrointestinal (GI) tract function vital to optimal growth and well-being of swine. A healthy GI tract supports a strong immune system. Beyond supporting the immune system, Tasco® leads to other benefits such as improving feed utilization and supporting growth performance. In lactating sows, Tasco® helps maintain milk production, and body condition score.
Tasco® can be incorporated into all pig feeding formulations. There are specific times when Tasco® may provide greater support to GI tract health, including:
- Weaning piglets with developing immune systems and muscular development
- Pigs with certain chronic medical conditions
- Lactating sows
- Pigs that may suffer from decreased immune system function
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