Post-weaning
Help Pigs Continue Growth After Weaning
Post-weaning / PxW Benefits
Weaning can be a stressful time for pigs, due to a new
environment and the initial separation from its litter
and mother. If they don’t start drinking early, it can
lead to weight loss, reduced growth and even mortality.
This problem has come to be called the ‘post-weaning
growth-pause’ which is associated with changes in a pig’s
intestinal biochemistry. These intestinal changes often
result in post-weaning diarrhea which further contributes
to weight loss and a decline in appetite and health.
Post-weaning / Using PxW
Add Tonisity PxW to water lines, for at least 3 days post-weaning

- Medicator Pump
- Add 1kg of PxW powder to 4L of water to make a liquid concentrated solution in a suitable container
- Mix well until dissolved
- The concentrated solution of Tonisity PxW should be delivered through the water lines using an automatic dosing system, with the dilution rate set at 1 part of concentrated Tonisity PxW to 100 parts water (1:100). 10L of concentrate supplies 850-1000 weaners for a day.
- Water Supply System
- Add 1 kg of PxW powder to at least 5L of water in any suitable container
- Mix well until dissolved
- Add that mixture to a 500L water supply. 500L of treated water will supply 400-500 weaners for a day

Add Tonisity PxW solution to the water lines
Directions for use:
- 1
- 1kg PxW Powder + 4L Fresh Water = PxW Solution
- 1 part PxW Solution + 100 parts Fresh Water = PxW Solution (1:100)
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Days 0, +1, +2 at weaning
- 2
- 1kg PxW Powder + 5L Fresh Water = PxW Solution
- PxW Solution + 500L = 500L Treated Water