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Table 12 Gilt feeding programme

From: Low reproductive performance and high sow mortality in a pig breeding herd: a case study

Bodyweight

(Kg)

Event

Diet

Feed density

(MJ DE/Kg)

Feed Level

(Kg/day)

95-120

Selection

Gilt

13

2.5

121-135

Transfer into sow service area until service

Lactating sow

15

Ad libitum

>135 kg

2nd service to farrowing

Dry sow

13

2