Is only one finishing ration is enough to raise pigs after weaning? What is the impact of this feeding method?
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The trial explores the potential of compensatory growth of pigs.
Description
In this trial, two batches of pigs were raised with different feeding management to evaluate a simplified feed strategy. After weaning, one batch was fed according to the classic management, with separate growing feed composition then switching to a finishing feed composition; the other batch was fed with only the finishing feeding. Formulations of each feed are described and show that finishing feed is lower in protein than growing feed, therefore it is also cheaper. Results confirm that pigs can partially catch up growth retardation without impact on lean meat percentage when they are fed with only finishing fed. Unfortunately, economics impacts cannot be evaluated. Moreover, impact on digestive system should be also measured on further experimentation.
This tool can be use by organics farmers and advisors to find inspiration and to see if it is possible to simplified fattening period for pigs.
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