Meta Analyses 2026

The largest database ever published by Tonisity

Proven over +100 trials and +100.000 pigs globally

-21%

Pre-weaning mortality

+22 piglets per 1,000 born

133 studies and 259,888 pigs

-36%

Less fall-behinds pigs

+72 full-value per 1,000 born

Based on 29 studies

+300 g

Heavier at weaning

+2.5 kg at the finishing

46 weaning studies

🌍 Results remain consistent regardless of geographical region, weaning age, or birth weight and in comparison with water or simple electrolytes. This stability is what distinguishes a robust finding from a circumstantial one and what makes these numbers applicable to your operation.

Understanding the key points of the analyses

Pre-Weaning Mortality (PWM)

−21% Pig Mortality Reduction

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Across 133 studies and 259,888 pigs, Tonisity Px delivered a 21% global reduction in pre-weaning mortality. This translates directly to +22 additional piglets saved per 1,000 born, pigs that would otherwise be lost in the critical first days of life.

The pre-weaning period is the highest-risk window in a pig's life. Gut immaturity, limited colostrum intake, and competition for teats all create a vulnerability that Tonisity Px directly addresses through targeted enterocyte nutrition, beginning from Day 2 of life.

Fall-Behind Pigs

−36% Fall-Behind Reduction

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Based on 29 studies, Tonisity Px achieved a 36% reduction in fall-behind pigs, those below-weight animals that consume resources without delivering proportional value.

The impact is substantial: +72 more full-value pigs per 1,000 weaned, a 9% improvement in commercially viable litter output. More uniform litters can simplify management, reduce antibiotic pressure, and improve batch-to-batch predictability.

Weight Improvement at Weaning & Finish

+300 g Weight Advantage

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In 46 weaning studies, Px delivered a +300g (+5%) weight increase at weaning. What makes this particularly compelling is the compounding effect: that early-life advantage amplifies through the growing and finishing stages to a +2.5kg gain at finishing.

Every kilogram of additional carcass weight at the finishing is measurable, recurring revenue and it begins with a straightforward intervention in the first days of life.

What is Tonisity Px

Tonisity Px is an isotonic protein drink that goes beyond simple electrolytes. It is a precisely calibrated solution that supports gut architecture from the inside out.

Formulated to nourish the enterocytes directly, the cells responsible for nutrient absorption in the piglet's intestine

Unlike conventional approaches, Px is voluntarily consumed from Day 2 of life, no force-feeding, no stress.

The piglet drinks it, and the gut responds.

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Voluntary intake from Day 2 of life

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Less than 20 seconds per litter to administer

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Developed and recommended by veterinarians

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Simple to Use. Fast to See Results.

Beyond the meta-analyses

The three headline outcomes sit within a broader body of research, additional analyses exploring the mechanisms and downstream effects of Tonisity Px.

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Voluntary

Intake From

Day 2 of Life

TON-META-PXCONS (7 studies = 246 litters)

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Easy to administer

<20 seconds/litter

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Up to 35% taller villi

Enhanced Digestion

Improved Absorption

Better Gut Health

Studies 16-009, 16-003, 18-126, 25-041 (*P<0.05)

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More Weight Gain With Less Feed

16 kg Less Feed/Finisher Pig

Study 17-031 (*P=0.02)

Gut Health Support

● Benefits shown in pigs with

PRRS, PED and Rotavirus

● More beneficial microbiome

pre- and post-weaning

● Stronger gut barrier and immune response

Studies 16-009, 16-003, 18-126, 17-061,

22-045, 24-027, 24-031, 25-041 (*P<0.05)

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1.9-3.1 kg Extra at Finishing

for All Birthweight Categories

Studies 18-014 (*P<0.01; N=2,193 pigs), 20-020 (*P<0.01; 327 pigs), 24-019 (*P=0.22; 1,560 pigs)

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