So far the US has been relying on the use of
antibiotics in sow diets to maximise lactation performance. However US research
institutes looking to the future (no antibiotic growth promoters) are investing
in research to find safer and more sustainable dietary solution for modern
lactating sow nutrition.
Keywords: Plant extracts, pig feed, swine feed, sows,
gut microflora, feed digestion
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