Increasing lactation appetite in tropical climates.

Author(s) : GADD J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The author highlights dietary requirements for lactation sows and the need for proper design of farrowing houses to maintain adequate temperatures, feed frequency, temperature, nutrient density, palatability and quantity are discussed. Other items include water temperature, flow, mineral content and sanitation. Piglet growth rates and milk requirements at different temperatures are also given. G.R.S.

Details

  • Original title: Increasing lactation appetite in tropical climates.
  • Record ID : 1994-3881
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Pigs - vol. 9 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1993/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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