Creep feed could benefit older weaned piglets by supplementing
nutrients in sows’ milk. Additionally, it could aid the transition to
solid feed at weaning, perhaps more of a benefit to the younger
weaned piglet. In our experiment, body weight at nursery exit was
greater in piglets offered creep feed for one week prior to weaning,
regardless of weaning age (3 vs 4 wk weaning). However, less than
4 % of the piglets weaned at 3 weeks of age showed evidence of
creep feed consumption.