Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of maximizing performance of animals, particularly of gestating or lactating animals and their offspring, particularly of gestating or lactating sows and their offspring. Particularly the present invention is in the field of increasing colostrum production, milk production, colostral- and/or milk protein yield, colostral and/or milk total solids yield, said total solids being the total of fat, protein and lactose, in colostrum and/or milk, colostral- and/or milk lactose yield, and average daily gain of the offspring, improving survival of the offspring and increasing number of offspring at weaning.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a calcium binder for use in improving perinatal survival in the offspring of a sow, and in reducing or preventing stillbirth of piglets. This disclosure also pertains to compositions comprising a calcium binder, particularly in combination with a chloride salt to supplement a diet of an animal, in particular, a pregnant animal.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of maximizing performance of animals, particularly of pregnant animals and their offspring, particularly of pregnant sows and their offspring. Particularly the present invention is in the field of increasing the colostrum production of a sow, increasing average daily gain of the offspring, and/or improving neonatal survival of the offspring.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a blood pH modulator for use in improving colostrum intake in offspring of an animal, in improving colostrum production by an animal, and in improving postnatal survival of offspring of an animal. This disclosure also pertains to compositions comprising a blood pH modulator in combination with a calcium binder to supplement a diet of an animal, in particular, a pregnant animal.