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The main issues faced by piglet nutritionists in the EU vs. USA differ due to regulatory frameworks, consumer trends, industry pressures and most likely different pig genetic backgrounds. Here is a comparison of key challenges in each region based on my own observations from interactions with key nutritionists on both continents.
EU: The complete ban on therapeutic levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) in 2022 has forced nutritionists to find alternative strategies to control post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) without antibiotics. This has led to a shift toward organic acids, yeast products, phytogenics and highly digestible diets. The conclusion has been so far that no single additive can fully replace ZnO. Thus, the search continues.
