Physiological and behavioral response of sows fed with different levels of dietary fiber during gestation

Efficiency is not the only goal in animal production. Nowadays, consumers are very concerned about animal welfare and can decide their preferences based on this aspect. The present study evaluated the effect of variation in the amount of total dietary fiber (TDF) in sow diets, provided from 74 to 102  days of gestation, on the physiological and behavioral responses of the sows. Thirty-three sows were used in a randomized experimental design. The amounts of TDF in 3 treatment diets were 15.6%, 22.3%, and 28.2%.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Porcine Research Source Type: research