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Effect of Amino Acid Intake in Gestation on Sow Performance

WShannon
Nutrition
October 19, 2020

Maximized productivity and efficiency can be produced through re-defining amino acid requirements for high-producing sows in gestation. Nutrient requirements should be met but not exceeded. Effect of lysine levels were observed, with total intakes over 10.6 g/d (8.3 g Dlys/d) of lysine in gestation not improving productivity of the sow.

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