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Articles by Jeff Hoffelt

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Nutrition

Gestation rations, sow health affect long-term success of piglets

Proper feeding is crucial even before piglets are born. The sow’s diet in gestation, at farrowing and through lactation creates ongoing benefits for the animal, its litters and the producer.
For enhanced pig performance, starting at birth, sows should be fed properly through all stages. Read on for industry advice and research on the impact of sow nutrition through fetal development.
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