Fibre supply for breeding sows and its effects on social behaviour in group-housed sows and performance during lactation

Fibre supply for breeding sows and its effects on social behaviour in group-housed sows and performance during lactation

Abstract Background Fibre sources as feed components with specific physical characteristics like a high swelling capacity (SC), viscosity and water-binding capacity (WBC) have been discussed to affect sow behaviour and to have long-term effects on lactational performance. The present studies aim to...

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Main Authors: Miriam Priester, Christian Visscher, Michaela Fels, Karl Rohn, Georg Dusel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Animal welfare
Digestibility
Faecal consistency
Feeding
Litter size
Reproduction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-020-00153-3

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