Nutrition of Sows and Boars
Author | : B. Close |
Publisher | : Context Products |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2000-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1899043446 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781899043446 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nutrition of Sows and Boars written by B. Close and published by Context Products. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to provide information to allow the development of appropriate feeding strategies for sows and boars. In addition to basic scientific knowledge, practical guidelines and indices of reproduction are given, commensurate with good performance, health and welfare. This comprehensive work will be an invaluable source of reference for students, research scientists, veterinarians and all those engaged in practical pig production. The central role of nutrition in the reproduction of farm animals has long been recognised. In the last two decades there have been considerable advances in our knowledge of sow and boar nutrition which has allowed the development of effective feeding strategies. Such progress will continue in order to meet the demands of ever-increasing product targets. Contents Preface Introduction The pre-breeding gilt Energy: responses and requirements Protein and amino acids Minerals Vitamins Water provision Appetite Diets