Getting maximum energy from low-protein pig diets

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The use of the net energy system and balanced amino acid for formulation of low-protein diets can avoid high back fat in pigs.

Reducing crude protein (CP) in pig diets is healthy for the environment and the bottom-line. But to do it effectively, producers must calculate the net energy from ingredients to ensure maximum growth. 

John Htoo

John Htoo, Technical Consultancy Director at Evonik Operations GmbH, explain...

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Regional Correspondent and Assistant Editor, Asian Pork Magazine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Ha Thu’s ‘Income from waste, the next big thing in animal production’ explores how processing livestock waste can be an environmentally sustainable, income-generating solution.