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.
18 February 2020
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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 |
Emily Houghton
Editor, The Pig Site
Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.
