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Lactose has long been a staple in piglet nutrition, and for good reason. As the primary carbohydrate in sow’s milk, it is highly digestible and palatable, making it ideal for supporting intake, gut development, and early growth. But with changes in pig genetics, weaning age, feed ingredient prices and gut health management strategies, what is the optimal lactose level in piglet diets today?