Larger creep pellets for improved weaner growth
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Production and Welfare
01 June 2019
Completed Project
Optimising the progeny of first-litter sows in the Australian herd.
Gilt progeny are born lighter and often do not perform as well as progeny born to multiparous sows. This project included multiple trials that aimed to explore the reasons for this difference in performance.
Potential dietary interventions that may help producers enhance progeny performance were also studied as part of the project. One trial explored the effect that larger creep pellet size has on feed intake both before and after weaning.
Value for producers:
Recommendations:
For further information on production and welfare, please contact Rebecca Athorn on 0436 655 015 or email: rebecca.athorn@australianpork.com.au