“Increasing Adoption of Spray-Dried Plasma (SDP) in Starter Diets”
- Swine producers are increasingly turning to spray-dried plasma as a key functional protein source in piglet starter diets due to its high digestibility and immune-supportive properties
- SDP is proving effective in enhancing feed intake and daily weight gain during the vulnerable post-weaning phase, reducing reliance on antibiotic growth promoters
- The functional proteins in SDP help improve intestinal morphology and support gut barrier integrity, which is critical in weaned piglets prone to digestive disorders
- Increased global pressure to adopt antibiotic-free animal husbandry practices is further accelerating the inclusion of SDP in early-stage diets
- For instance, a commercial farm in Spain observed a 20% reduction in piglet mortality and a 15% improvement in average daily gain after incorporating SDP into its feed regimen
