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Research finds organic acids increase water intake in gestating sows and may benefit piglet viability
2018-05-29 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
A study conducted by Trouw Nutrition’s Swine Research Centre reveals that gestating sows receiving a drinking water additive composed of free and organic acids during the last 80 days of gestation had significantly higher water intake compared to a control group
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Ability to exercise benefits stall-housed gestating sows
2018-05-18 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
The NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Swine Welfare says research has shown that gestating sows housed in stalls will benefit from the opportunity to exercise
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Researchers verify feed allowances for gestating sows
2017-11-13 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Producers dont need to implement elaborate sow feeding programs; they just need to stick to the basics of gestation feeding.
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Fibre from Straw Could Improve Gestating Sow Diets
2016-07-15 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Scientists working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are assessing the potential of using straw as a source of fibre in the diets of gestating sows, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Contemplating gestating sow housing
2015-10-21 17:51:00| National Hog Farmer
Hog farms converting to group housing, the decision lies in converting existing barns or starting from scratch but the right fit for you is your decision. National Hog Farmer Blog read more
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