Feeding for performance: maximising intake and nutrient use in modern sows

Modern high-prolific sows are pushed to the limits of their biological capacity, particularly during late gestation and lactation. Meeting the escalating demands requires a holistic approach that goes beyond formulation alone and addresses feed safety, voluntary feed intake, nutrient utilisation, health status, immune competence and overall management. 

Within this framework, two factors largely determine whether a sow can fully express her genetic potential: how much she eats, and how effectively nutrients are utilised. And this is where targeted nutrition can play a key role.

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