Piglet nutrition just got a serious upgrade.
The Piglet Nutrition Company (P3NC) has officially entered the Canadian market, bringing with it over 130 years of combined expertise, innovation, and proven success in preparing piglets for the next phase of growth and guiding producers toward zinc-free feeding systems.
Born from a Focused Vision
While most feed companies serve the entire production cycle, P3NC does one thing and does it exceptionally well: piglet nutrition.
From birth through to the grower phase, our mission is simple: optimize health, boost performance, and create confident eaters.
This singular focus drives every aspect of our product development, technical support, and philosophy. By dedicating ourselves exclusively to piglets, we remain at the forefront of research, field insights, and evolving nutrition strategies that deliver measurable results on real farms.
From South Africa to Canada: Powered by Global Expertise
After establishing a strong foundation in South Africa, P3NC has expanded to the Netherlands, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Italy, and now Canada.
Our feeds are locally produced yet globally informed, ensuring Canadian producers benefit from homegrown quality backed by international science.
A key member of our leadership team based in the Netherlands oversees product development and nutritional strategies. His expertise is especially relevant as Canada prepares to phase out zinc oxide, a challenge Dutch producers overcame decades ago.
Because the Netherlands has operated without zinc oxide for years, our team has developed field-proven, science-backed solutions that maintain piglet health and performance without compromise.
Creating Eaters Before Weaning
At the heart of our philosophy lies a simple but powerful concept: healthy, thriving piglets start with creating eaters.
Our feeding programs emphasize pre-weaning feed intake as the foundation for post-weaning success. Through carefully formulated diets and management strategies, we help farmers increase the percentage of piglets that are “eaters” before weaning while maximizing intake on an individual level. The result: stronger growth, smoother transitions, and reduced post-weaning stress.
Post-Weaning Solutions
Beyond pre-weaning, P3NC offers a complete range of post-weaning diets designed to continue the foundations built in the nursery. Producers can choose ready-to-use complete feeds or base mixes for home mixing, empowering farms to make high-quality piglet feed using their own raw materials.
Real Results. Real Farms. Real Impact.
Across our markets, P3NC programs have delivered measurable outcomes. On farms in Ireland, producers have seen:
Up to 60% reduction in post-weaning mortality
- Improved transition weights
- Lower medication costs
These are not lab results, they are real farm achievements, driven by practical nutrition and smart management.
Celebrating Our Canadian Launch
On August 28, 2025, P3NC officially launched in Canada, marking a major milestone in our global journey. The event brought together producers, partners, and industry professionals to celebrate our shared commitment to advancing piglet nutrition and sustainable swine production.
Looking Ahead
As Canada transitions toward a zinc-free future, P3NC stands ready to guide producers every step of the way, combining global experience with local partnerships to deliver science-based, practical feeding solutions that keep piglets healthy and farms profitable.
Our mission remains unchanged: to give every piglet the best possible start in life.
