Formulating a piglet starter diet is today almost as much an art as it is a science. As every feed nutritionist knows from experience, there are many considerations involved in making sure that pigs not only eat the feed but also grow efficiently and healthily. New knowledge is gradually taking the art out of formulating piglet starter feed. By insisting on a scientific approach, researchers are developing a set of ingredients that can meet the specific dietary requirements of younger animals and maximize their growth and performance. Read content on this topic.