How Should We Manage Sows’ Diets During Summer?
Jun 13, 2022

Video: How Should We Manage Sows’ Diets During Summer?

Dr. Holmes explores the conventional way of managing lactating sows’ diet during summer. After the lysine adjustment, fat is the focus, since it is a very concentrated source of energy and presents a lower heat increment in the sow’s metabolism. She then shares some thoughts on alternative ways to manage that. What are your thoughts on that?
 

How Should We Manage Sows’ Diets During Summer?

How Should We Manage Sows’ Diets During Summer?

Dr. Holmes explores the conventional way of managing lactating sows’ diet during summer. After the lysine adjustment, fat is the focus, since it is a very concentrated source of energy and presents a lower heat increment in the sow’s metabolism. She then shares some thoughts on alternative ways ... More
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