Effects of a high-fiber diet and frequent feeding on behavior, reproductive performance, and nutrient digestibility in gestating sows

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 84, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 946-955

  Holt, J P ^a,b   Johnston, L J ^a   Baidoo, S K ^a   Shurson, G C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^b NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Feeding frequency; Fiber; Gestation; Sow; Stereotypic behavior; Welfare

Indexed keywords

GLYCINE MAX; SUS SCROFA; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 33748780131     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2006.844946x     Document Type: Article

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