Choice feeding in fattening pigs: Effect of diets differing in nutrient density on feeding behaviour and fattening performance

The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of feed consumed by pigs when they had the choice to meet their nutrient requirements offering a low (LND) or a high (HND) nutrient dense diet on animal performance and feeding behaviour. In total 120 barrows and gilts were allotted to three diet...

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Main Authors: Josef Pichler, Christiane Schwarz, Martin Gierus, Karl Schedle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2020-07-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-202007-0002_choice-feeding-in-x202f-fattening-pigs-effect-of-x202f-diets-differing-in-x202f-nutrient-density-on-x202f.php