A Smooth Start for Weaned Pigs with AcidLyte™
The first week after weaning is when pigs are most vulnerable to becoming a mortality or fallback pig. Pigs are weaned before their digestive systems are fully developed, and modern genetics have made the challenge more acute.
Pigs that don’t drink don’t eat. Low water intake leads to low feed intake. Low feed intake means the gut isn’t getting the energy and nutrients it needs to renew itself, and intestinal integrity starts to break down within hours. A weakened gut barrier and an unacidified water system create conditions where pathogenic E. coli can thrive. The losses compound and follow the surviving fallback pigs all the way to market weight.
Post-Weaning Water Supplement Supporting Gut Health For Swine
How AcidLyte Works
AcidLyte is a water-soluble powder that goes into the water system on day one of the post-weaning transition. It works through four simultaneous mechanisms, each targeting a specific point in the post-weaning period:
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Acid blend lowers and stabilizes water pH: Pathogenic E. coli does not grow well when water pH is below 4. AcidLyte’s synergistic blend of organic and inorganic acids creates that environment in the water supply when the pig’s gut defenses are most compromised. This is what separates AcidLyte from a plain electrolyte product.
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Electrolytes encourage water intake and hydration: Critical electrolytes during periods of stress increase palatability, bringing pigs back to the waterer. A pig that drinks is a pig that eats.
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Amino acids maintain gut health during feed intake latency: Key amino acids support the intestinal cells that keep the gut barrier intact when feed intake hasn’t started. They also support immunity during the period when the pig’s immune system is most challenged.
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Readily available sugars provide energy and stimulate beneficial microflora: Fast-access energy keeps pigs active during the transition period and supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that compete against pathogens.
Economic Advantage
$0.08
per pig / 7 days
Investment
4:1
ROI
Based on nursery gain alone
$0.80–$1.00
Value per pig
Per 1% improvement in livability
At $0.08 per pig, AcidLyte is among the lowest-cost, highest-return investments available in the nursery
Product Specifications
Water-soluble
Form
Packaging
Case of 20 foil packets. 2 lbs each (40 lbs. total)
Species
Swine – weans pigs
Application Window
First 7 days post- weaning
Mixing Instructions
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Dosing pump: Mix 2 lbs. per gallon of stock solution for 1:128 dilution.
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Direct mix: Mix 1 oz. (3 tablespoons) of AcidLyte per 4 gallons (15.2 liters) of drinking water.