Pig Startis a highly concentrated energy booster, developed specifically for newborn piglets.
The unique composition of dextrose, protein, iron and plant extracts helps to:

Activating the die reflex

Strengthen the immune system

Increase the chance of survival in the first critical days of life

→ Effective. Safe. Clinically proven.

🕐When should you use Pig Start?
Use Pig Start immediately after birth, especially for pigs that are:

Underweight– Birth weight less than 1 kg
From large litters– More than 12 pigs per sow
Weak/struggling– Does not get up, sucks poorly
Cold– Cannot maintain body temperature
Sick– Clear signs of intestinal disorders or weakness

🧠Remember: The first 2–3 days are crucial.

Pig Start contains:

🌿Oak extract– Protects the intestinal mucosa, strengthens the immune system

⚡Dextrose & protein– Provides quick energy and muscle power

🩸Iron (fumarate)– Prevents anemia

🍠Starch– Supports digestion

Composition:
Water, dextrose, protein concentrate, potato starch, sodium chloride (NaCl), plant extract, preservative

Additives:
Fe – iron(II) fumarate (3b105), EINECS no. 215-185-5

Analytical constituents:

Water: 60.1%

Crude protein: 1.7%

Crude fat: <1.0%

Dry matter: 0.4%

Ash: 1.9%

ME: 5.8 MJ/kg

Lysine: <0.05%

Methionine: <0.05%

Iron: 900 mg/kg

Consumption:9ml/pig total

Target group:9-15% of all pigs

Contents: 1L - approx. 100 pigs / 5L can approx. 500 pigs

Durability: produced 9 months before expiry date

Storage: Dry, cool and closed

Country of origin: EU

Practical tips
Use color markings for tracking

Keep track of treatments with a mobile note or tablet

Store in a dark and cool place.

Use in combination with AstaLac & AstaMilk for complete support

What do you need?
Pig Start – ready to use

Application bottle (250 ml)

Dosing pump (1 ml/pump stroke)

Clean gloves

User Manual – Step by Step

Prepare:

Shake the Pig Start bottle thoroughly and fill the application bottle.

Dosages:
Give 3 ml per pig (3 pump strokes per treatment).

Manage:
Carefully insert the applicator deep into the pig's throat and administer the entire dose.

Mark:
Put a colored line (e.g. green) on the neck – so you can see who has been treated.

Repeat:
Treat 3× daily for at-risk pigs.

🧠 For best effect:
First dose is given within a few hours after birth

Very weak pigs: Up to 5 treatments daily

For diarrhea: Give 6 ml once daily