Are you missing out on the productive benefits of straw in pig farming?
New research shows that providing 500g of straw per pig per day in concrete-floored group pens can improve average daily weight gains by 40g per pig through improved welfare, improved gut health and increased feed intake.References | ||||
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Jensen, M.B., Herskin, M.S., Canibe, N., Forkman, B. and Pedersen, L.J. | ||||
(2019) | Effect of straw amount on feed intake and weight gain in growing pigs housed in pens with partly slatted floor.. Animal | pp.1-8 |