Maintaining appetite in highly prolific sows in hot, humid climates

Modern sows are highly productive, however, they have less body fat reserves and their feed intake pattern is often insufficient to meet the nutritional demands of pregnancy and lactation. Pro. Dr. BRUNO SILVA discusses strategies to ensure adequate nutrition of sows to maximise their genetic potential and longevity in tropical conditions.

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