More piglets born alive with dextrose
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Production and Welfare
01 June 2019
Completed Project
Addressing seasonal effects on piglet birthweight and within litter variation
Dextrose has been linked to improved egg development when fed to sows during the insemination period, reducing the variation in piglet birthweight.
This project assessed whether adding dextrose to sow diets during the wean to mate period in summer would help reduce seasonal infertility.
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