Methods of increasing productivity in older sows while decreasing feed intake
AssigneeAPC, Inc.
InventorsJoe David Crenshaw, Joy Campbell, Louis E. Russell
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for feeding older sows that beneficially reduce feed intake in older sows, yet improve pig survival and weaning weight of pigs from older sows.
Claims18
A method to increase the survival rate of pigs produced by a parity 3 or greater sow while reducing the feed intake of the parity 3 or greater sow, comprising providing the parity 3 or greater sow a diet comprising an effective amount of plasma so that the survival rate of pigs produced by the sow is increased while the feed intake of the sow is reduced.
A method to improve the survival rate of top-value pigs produced by a parity 3 or greater sow while reducing the feed intake of the parity 3 or greater sow, comprising providing the parity 3 or greater sow a diet comprising an effective amount of plasma so that the survival rate of top-value pigs produced by the sow is improved while the feed intake of the sow is reduced.
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