14/11/2025
Profitable pig production depends on efficient energy metabolism. But when disease or stress strikes, the impact on performance—and your bottom line—can be significant.
Key insights from our latest article:
>> Energy Repartitioning Under Stress: Immune challenges require 23.6% more energy, resulting in 26% lower daily gains. Energy meant for growth gets diverted to survival.
>> The Real Cost: Activated immune systems demand significant glucose, fever increases metabolic rates by 10-12.5% per degree, and protein degradation can reach 20% of body mass in severe cases.
>> Solutions Exist: Phytomolecules and toxin-binding feed additives can combat pathogens, reduce inflammation, and redirect energy back toward growth performance.
The science is clear: protecting pig health isn't just about animal welfare—it's fundamental to operational efficiency and profitability. Read the full article to learn how you can optimize energy metabolism in your herd: https://ew-nutrition.com/energy-metabolism-in-pigs-disease-and-stress-impact-efficiency/
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, and Predrag Persak, Regional Technical Manager North Europe For profitable pig production, efficient energy metabolism is essential. Every kilojoule consumed must be wisely spent – on maintenance, growth, reproduction, or defense. An impacted energy metabolism due to di...
